Private Equity internship vs Corporate Banking Bulge Bracket

Hey everyone!

I have different 2 summer internship offers on the table; I was wondering which one you recommend I accept if I am aiming for investment banking
Private Equity internship in a small family office
Corporate Banking summer analyst at a bulge bracket

The private equity internship will offer me much more hands-on experience, and deal exposure, and is well-reputed in my city (in Canada). The bulge bracket corporate banking program speaks for itself, the brand name is great, but what I'll be learning is maybe not as relevant. Which one should I accept? 

This would be my second internship in university after completing a wealth management internship this past summer. 

Thanks!

Which offer should I accept ?

Private Equity Internship (small firm)
38% (5 votes)
Corporate Banking (Bulge Bracket)
62% (8 votes)
Total votes: 13
3 Comments
 

The end goal would be entrepreneurship, or starting a search fund after gaining valuable skills/network through IB/PE or even through a master's. The PE internship would allow me to get that buy-side and entrepreneurial exposure. There's however a very low chance that I get a return offer. The bulge bracket internship would resonate much more on a master's application and for IB opportunities outside of Canada and Montreal.

 

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