Leveraged Finance or Big 4 TS?

What does the group think? Which position would be better - working in a Big4 TS group or as an analyst in a leveraged finance group? I would love to hear thoughts on comp., exit opps., work/life, etc.

Also, what is everyone's thoughts on working at Antares Cap vs. another leveraged finance group at a bank?

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