Starting a career in finance (IB or PE)

Hello folks,

I’m finishing my studies and I am looking for a place to start my career. I’m focused on PUI and I managed to have some opportunities, generalist M&A BB team (in madrid) and two smaller PE funds, focussed on Energy.

I’m motivated about getting into PE but I don’t know if the BB could be better in the LT.

Open for any kind of advice.

Thank you monkeys

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