GS HK vs MS FI HK vs UBS London vs DB London vs Barclays London

Dear All, I need some advice regarding my SA offers for S&T. I personally prefer trading and FICC trading in particular. What would you recommend out of the following in terms of career advancement, conversion ratio to FT and strength in FICC: GS HK, MS FICC HK, UBS London, DB London and Barclays London Many thanks

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Thanks for all the input. I am leaning towards staying in London due to personal reasons; in the future isn't it easier to move from London -> HK with comparision to HK-> London?

 

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