GS Asset Management vs. MS S&T

So I am lucky enough to have both offers... What would you choose and why?

And the "do what really interests you or do what you want to do in the future" answer won't really apply because lets assume I am interested equally in both fields.

I'm not complaining, but my only gripe would be that GS has a bit more prestige (in my prestige whore mind) but MS S&T is arguably the best on the street...

Thanks

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S&T. I'd choose Sales ultimately within S&T once/if given a choice. That way, I'd be at the center of the market without taking the pure risk that the traders take.

 

MS IED is top on the Street. FID, not at all. Commodities though, which is housed within FID, leads the street along with GS.

If you are interested in Asset Management, take that offer. If you would like a role within S&T, take that. Either way you are getting a phenomenal brand name, great experience, and starting your career in a very solid way.

I am permanently behind on PMs, it's not personal.
 
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Yea, I meant Institutional Equities, my bad. MS Equities is legit, def one of if not the best in its space. Do you want to do AM or be a trader/salesperson? They are different skill sets and overall a different environment. It's something that you have to decide for yourself. Also, I was under the impression that the more exotic and cool areas of GSAM (and other AM arms) were gonna be cut back a bit because of Dodd-Frank rules regarding in-house HF/PE.

Reality hits you hard, bro...
 

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