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Commercial Banking vs Big Four Audit

Does anyone have any information regarding commercial banking, specifically at HSBC and Lloyds which I know offer graduate schemes. I have a general idea of what the job entails and the possibility of becoming a relationship manager later on but I have found little information on salary progression and exit opportunities. How does this compare to something like Big Four Audit which there is far more information out there? I realise they are jobs which are somewhat not comparable, but as have such large intakes for graduates they are competing for students with similar skillsets. Thanks for your help.
If you are going to apply for the Big 4 do anything but Audit.

Alot of clients are public sector who are now merging together, which means less work and less chance of promotions.

Go for a role in banking - lots of jobs available in different types of roles.

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