Would you quit the PE job for MF (public market role)?

Which career would you prefer? I have a banking background and working as a junior analyst in their PE division. Since I am unsure if my current job is what I want, I would like to explore the secondary market mutual funds before it's too late (Think of firms with an AuM with 200 - 300bn) in terms of compensation and career progression. Many thanks!

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The question makes no sense, what are you doing currently at the PE shop and what is your offer at the Mutual Fund. Every team at a Mutual Fund has a completely different structure and compensation plan, it’s impossible to answer your Q without further details. Also, what previous said, both are completely different jobs with completely different lifestyles.

 

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