LMM IB with gd deal flow vs MM IB with bad deal flow (London)

Hi guys,

Currently deciding between 2 FT offers after I graduate in a few months and would love to get some insiders' view.

MM IB - think (Stifel/Natixis/Stephens) - I know which team I am placed in and I know that the team has been struggling with deal flow and isn't well-renowned - maybe 1 deal a year, 100-300m EV. Autonomy and exposure to deal(s) should be good I think

LMM IB - think classic LMM "corporate finance" shops - very strong deal flow, I will be involved in 5+ per year, brand name is no-name and deals are all below £100m EV but autonomy/exposure is much stronger than most IB experiences

For future IB recruiting, to step up to MM like RJ/WB/HL/etc. which would be better for getting a foot in the door? Thanks guys!

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