Top IS team vs. debt/structured finance

Curious to see everyone’s thoughts here.

In regard to skill/career development — which role would be more beneficial?

An analyst on a top IS team in a big market focusing on one asset class? Or an analyst on a solid DSF team covering multiple product types at one of the big brokerage shops (CBRE, JLL etc.)?

Would these roles open the same doors in the long run? If the goal is to ultimately exit to equity, which role would best prepare said analyst?

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