Stifel Investment Banking vs. Citi Capital Markets Origination

Hi Everyone,

I recently got two internship offers and I'd love some insight on how to make the best decision. One is at Stifel in Baltimore for a generalist investment banking summer analyst position. The other is at Citigroup in Capital Markets Origination in New York City. I really want to be in NYC and at a bulge bracket but investment banking is my end goal. Thoughts?

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Citi's origination has multiple desks within... try to get into ECM or LevFin desk and network into IB. You will also have a more enjoyable summer in NYC compared to balitmore :P

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