Unknown Boutique to PE

Hi guys,

I have a law background in Germany and got a trainee/ rotational Programm/ Graduate Analyst offer at a unknown boutique investment bank in energy and infrastructure.

I see myself luck, because I have a law background and no finance hard skills which will be taught through the Programm.

Down the road I want to have opportunities at larger Boutiques or BB.

What’s your advice on that, will this move not allow me to move up and stay in a niche area or is it better to try to get an offer at a BB.

Thanks for the advice !!

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