For moving in front office IBD, which is better 1 year of front office IB experience at a small (smaller than boutique IB) bank or 2 years of back end PE?

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1yr FO IB any day.

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Like back office at a pe shop? Def any ib role over any back office work

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One year in IB at a boutique would get you into a BB in this job market. Always take the opportunity for IB or any FO experience over BO.

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