Best buy-side firm to work for for juniors

How to rank the best buy-side firm to work for as an analyst/associate in general? Say suppose you have 2-3 yrs experience from a top agent firm like Goldman, MS or McK. Buy-side firms includes both PEs and HFs or hybrid funds like Fortress.

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but the best buy-side firm today is any one you can get into! Apply to all and hope for an offer. Best of luck to you.

 
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