JPM/MS vs. PJT/CVP London

I have to decide between two SA offers and am unsure which to choose: JPM/MS vs PJT/CVP.

I know that BBs are generally much stronger than EBs in London. Especially in terms of exits. And since I plan on switching to the buy-side at some point, I would probably be better off at the BB.

However, there are a few reasons why I might want to choose the EB:

At JPM/MS, I risk being placed in a group I am less enthusiastic about. Also, the conversion rate SA -> FT is lower than at PJT/CVP. Additionally, I think I’d appreciate the opportunities EBs offer: I am not forced to choose a sector immediately on day one, I can get exposure to different types of deals and I am part of a lean deal team.

On the other hand, I am highly interested in working on the buy-side (PE, PD, distressed debt & special sits). And I have the impression that BBs (especially JPM/MS) have much better exits compared to PJT/CVP in London.

Any advice?

 
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Seems like you are still confused about what you want post banking, so I would suggest to go to MS/JPM

If you have a relatively strong interest in SS / DD, then go to PJT (you’ll get better SS / DD / Credit / van hf options but worse vanilla pe & co). Though otjer factors matter more for mfs 

If your offer is from CVP, would not go compared to the others unless you wanna do HC for long time

 

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