All else equal would you...

Want to be top dog at a strong performing fund HF/PE/AM (so like 'head portfolio manager'/CIO)

Or

Top dog at a large/largest market cap Bank (commercial/investment)

It interests me as to what the main motivations for the different paths are, as pay is lower for the second option, but arguably power/fame etc is greater.

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watdo

"all else equal"

"pay is lower for the second option"

"all else equal"

"specifies parameters of what is 'not' all else"

I wish you the best with your life.

 

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