Big 4 Financial Advisory vs. Citi Corporate Banking

Hi all,

Which should I go for if my ultimate goal is to work in a buy-side firm or PE/VC?

1. Big 4 Financial Advisory (valuation team, but could possibly transfer to transaction diligence in the future)

2. Citi corporate banking (IB team isn't active in the region I'm from, headcounts are shrinking)

Really need some advice. Thanks a lot.

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