Help needed! Credit Research Or Trade Analyst?

Hi All, I have a dilemma. Which job will you pick?

  1. Credit Research at a local bank (sell side) Role: Analyse companies and write publications including recommendations on whether to buy hold or sell a company's debt.

  2. Trade Analyst at a sovereign wealth fund (buy side) Role: Support equity and bond traders.

Please let me know if I can provide more information. Thank you so much!

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