MM PE vs MM IB

Hey guys, I currently have an offer from a MM IB firm for full time and am going through the process of interviewing at a MM PE shop (~$700mm between 2-3 funds).

What are the pros and cons of going straight into a deal sourcing analyst position with a MM PE shop? Would that pigeonhole me into PE for my career? What are exit opps after 2-3 years of being a PE analyst?

Thanks in advance

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