new grad choosing offers: Partners Group US FA vs. mid-tier BB TMT London

I am a new grad from a US college (but also international) and was fortunate to receive two offers: one from a mid-tier BB TMT group in London, and another from Partners Group in their FA program. I understand these are very different roles and locations.

My main hesitation with London is that I don’t know the market well and have limited professional exposure there. I'm trying to better understand exit opportunities out of London TMT, especially in the current environment. Long term, I’m leaning toward staying in finance and possibly moving back to APAC. Would starting at Partners Group narrow my exits too much toward institutional private markets vs starting in IB, given the brand visibility?

Really appreciate any insight!!

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