Project Finance Or Acquisition / Leveraged Finance For PE Exit

Hi all, noticed that there has not been much discussion on Project Finance lately. I am kindly hoping to get advice on choosing between 1) Project Finance - Infra and 2) IB - Acquisition Finance & LevFin ("AF&LF"). Ultimately, I aim to work in a PE, be it on the debt fund or equity side. It seems from WSO posts that PE tends to look out for IBD Analysts, particularly from an M&A background and to a limited extent PF analysts. As I understand from other discussions posted, PF candidates stand a good chance (especially for PE Infra Funds) although it seems also the bulk of PE hires are generally from IB? Which option stands a better chance transitioning into PE?

In making my decision, I do also have to consider a few things. The non-BB bank where I will be working for is more renowned for PF and has a robust pipeline in PF but a limited pipeline in AF&LF. I am concerned that the limited pipeline in AF&LF (SEA markets), could hamper my exit opportunities to PE vs being in PF. Could I kindly get your thoughts on this? Do you think I should opt for PF or AF&LF in such a case?

Thanks in advance for your advice. Appreciate it.

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