What looks best for FT recruiting?

Between the following, could any bankers please rank which SA would look best for full-time recruiting with BBs/Elite Boutiques?

-Boutique MM PE firm, legit team though (ex-Top MM PE / ex-Mega Fund people) -MM IB firm, good senior bankers but limited firm reputation -Start-up PE/VC boutique, guys from top VC & RE PE firms, etc.

There is a little potential for a job offer at the MM IB firm and the start-up PE/VC firm. I have past internship experience at a MM IB already if that's relevant.

Look forward to your infinite wisdom, guys/gals. Enlighten me!

Best, BankingWaffle

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Binary_Banksterevery single one, call in sick strategically

This kid offers so little. If you're going to troll at least make people laugh.

u mad?

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper
 

I would say MM PE simply because it sounds like they will have the strongest network to tap upon completion of SA stint. Also you you said limited chance of FT offer at MM IBa nd VC boutique. Seems like a no brainer to me.

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