Real Estate PE Boutique vs BB IBD Entry level

Hey WSO! I've been on the forum for a long time, finally decided to make a post. I have been fortunate to receive an offer for a global Real estate PE firm boutique (c.20 people in London), and a top BB IBD offer (think GS, JPM, MS) in Asia, unassigned team now. Similar comps.

Question: Which role would give me more junior exposure, deal exposure, better career trajectory, future comps and exit opps? The REPE firm mainly focuses on long term core-plus investments and don't have much deal turnover by choice, not much graduate training due to size. However, spoke to the guys and they are very friendly and chill, good hours and good travelling opportunity too. The BB IBD would be very high pressured, plenty of grunt work, but potentially more diverse exits. Would also be interested in the RE PE scene in Asia vs Europe.

Background about myself: attend UK target school currently doing a masters in Real estate, wanted to do IBD cos peer pressure but decided to broaden my options and decided to explore RE recently. Not hundred percent certain with RE yet.

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