SMBC Nikko Capital Markets ECM vs DCM (Associate)

Does anyone have any insight into the above roles please, and SMBC Nikko CM as a firm? I am in the process of applying for both of these roles, but I'm leaning more towards ECM. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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