Offer Decision Help: BAML IBD vs Oppenheimer M&A

I recently got two offers both in NYC. One is for a generalist associate position in the IBD group at BAML. The second offer is from Oppenheimer for an associate position in the M&A group. Obviously they are two totally different markets but I was wondering if anyone has any advice of the two offers. Thanks!

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It depends on your previous experience. I'm assuming this is for a summer position... If you have had atlesat one BB summer position before, then you can go either way

If you have not had a summer position at a BB before, then go with BB, just because a BB position is structured and people will know the experience you have gotten out of it and it serves as a strong foundation for what you want to do in the future,

hope that helps and goodluck

 

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