Turnaround Consulting to IB/PE?

Recently received a FT offer from a small turnaround consulting firm that exclusively works with MM PE clients.

Should I go back into IB FT before graduating or spend 2-3 years in the consulting shop before trying to network my way into PE? Would have CPA and CFA and a pretty unique story.

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Do you want to be in the deal team or the ops team? Or work for maybe a family office where you can do both? Or independent sponsor? You question was pretty cryptic.

Global buyer of highly distressed industrial companies. Pays Finder Fees Criteria = $50 - $500M revenues. Highly distressed industrial. Limited Reps and Warranties. Can close in 1-2 weeks.
 

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