PIMCO Rule Automation or Blockrock Global Investment Operations

Hi forks, I don't have any one to discuss about it so I hope I could gather some thoughts for these two positions.(Post on Asset Management Forum as well)

PIMCO: does any one know what day-to-day looks like working in a compliance team? The job description said it needs someone with strong SQL skills. I read posts that saying compliance is a fairly stable position but no fulfillment? what's the career progression for this path? what's the working culture looks like in TX and CA? I researched about what people do in compliance, and they seem like stay at their position for a very long time starting from 3 years up.

So I got the verbal offer for this role. it's in Newport Beach, CA. However the cost of living is so high and I made a stupid mistake for my total compensation so I believe I got low ball...and thus I was thinking if I could transition to Austin, TX for portfolio compliance analyst role with the recruiter(this is the original role I applied but after she heard about my skills and background so pass down my resume to rule automation team) and with new total compensation I expected, which I need to go through the whole interview again and with less total compensation. It end up one of the interviewers wants to chat about it and see if there is any alternative for the next steps which is next week. Really want to move in Austin since it's more affordable for buying a house. That's is one of my wish-list.

Blackrock: this interview hasn't started until next week since I just got the recruiter's email yesterday and I don't know how I should approach to PIMCO about this. do i let them know or should I stay low? I feel this is more what I'm good at and more dynamic environment based on their job duties. and seems like a great culture compare to PIMCO

A bit of my background: CFA level 1 passed, strong at SQL, Excel VBA, Python and BI tools. have about 3 years experience.

Please let me know if I miss any factors you guys want me to lay it down. appreciated your help and I'll keep things posted.