Trading vs OCIO exit routes into wealth management/asset management

Currently exploring different career paths- FICC market making vs OCIO and potential exit paths after. Which role would be more applicable if I want to go into wealth/asset management further down the line? Also is comp a lot lower for OCIO? 

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