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I hate recommending this, but take the offer. You don't want to find yourself SOL by not taking it and not getting a DB offer. I'd recommend still going on the DB interview, and if you receive the DB then really dig into which firm you want to spend your summer experience with. With that being said if you accept the offer at Citi and goto DB don't expect Citi to like you to much

 

first of all, congrats, getting offers from Citi and DB is really impressive!

I'm not an expert, but what I have heard is that Deutsche Bank is globally the top BB for foreign exchange trading as well as anything that got to do with structured products trading, e.g. ABS trading. If you are interest in ABS or FX and you can choose the two desks you will intern at, then I guess DB will be a better fit for you.

Citi, however, has a strong name as well and I think citi is back on the way to the top BBs. also, quantitative trading has a great future and I agree, your citi internship offer sounds really unique indeed. and if the interview process was very intense as you said and you made the cut, then they must really think highly of you.

another point is the culture aspect. I've heard that especially citi is known for its very friendly work atmosphere. I cannot tell on DB for that matter.

so summing up, if interest in ABS and FX and you can choose those specifically, then DB I guess. if you are interest in quantitative trading and if it does not necessarily have to be ABS or FX, then citi.

but no matter which one you choose, you cannot make a wrong decision. both are exceptional firms, great reputation, great for your cv and, if you are made a full-time offer, both offer generous salaries.

 
UK2013plus:
first of all, congrats, getting offers from Citi and DB is really impressive!

I'm not an expert, but what I have heard is that Deutsche Bank is globally the top BB for foreign exchange trading as well as anything that got to do with structured products trading, e.g. ABS trading. If you are interest in ABS or FX and you can choose the two desks you will intern at, then I guess DB will be a better fit for you.

Citi, however, has a strong name as well and I think citi is back on the way to the top BBs. also, quantitative trading has a great future and I agree, your citi internship offer sounds really unique indeed. and if the interview process was very intense as you said and you made the cut, then they must really think highly of you.

another point is the culture aspect. I've heard that especially citi is known for its very friendly work atmosphere. I cannot tell on DB for that matter.

so summing up, if interest in ABS and FX and you can choose those specifically, then DB I guess. if you are interest in quantitative trading and if it does not necessarily have to be ABS or FX, then citi.

but no matter which one you choose, you cannot make a wrong decision. both are exceptional firms, great reputation, great for your cv and, if you are made a full-time offer, both offer generous salaries.

absolutely incredible that someone who recently posted this:

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can write so much on this topic

 

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