At a Crossroads

Took a job @ a gas utility (with a spec arm) after college in MO. Did a short stint in confirmations/settlement work for, then moved into credit. Thought it was super interesting: loved getting pulled into bigger deals (pipes, renewables), but also getting a ton of time to research companies (trading partners), do some portfolio management and just generally learn as much as possible about the industry.

Fast forward a couple years and I skipped out on a shoe-in scheduling/ asset optimization role at that company (like a moron) to move to an ISO to get electric experience. But a year into this, I'm realizing the ISO involves tooooo much bureaucracy and given that we're STILL WFH, I feel I haven't grown/gained much since joining and am missing the culture of growth at my old shop. (maybe its just COVID getting to me? I miss business the old way - in person)

I have an offer to join another major EDC/LDC group (think Exelon, NextEra, Duke), but its a move geographically and in a credit role once again and I feel like I want to try something new. Maybe heading towards scheduling/trading or towards renewables development. Do I have a shot at either? Given I've spent so much time in credit now (~4 years)? Or maybe all the company research I've done would help me at a more traditional asset/investment management firm?

FWIW I studied finance in college (football school), got 3.5+ gpa, took & passed the FRM (to boost derivatives knowledge) and the first of the CFA. 4.5 years out of school and I guess looking to paint a longer-term direction.

Thanks in advance for any insight,

 

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