Career crossroads....

So I'm at a career cross road and was wondering what should be my next move. Ideally I'd like to work at a boutique PE, Ibank, or do corporate development.

I graduated back in December of 2007 from a semi target school. I worked at a bulge bracket bank as an operations analyst for three years (back office). For the past two years (two years in July) I've been working for an independent valuations firm doing business valuations (financial reporting, a little fairness/opinion).

I was wondering with my current skill set if any of the types of positions I'm interested in are realistically attainable or am I basically stuck with having to go to b school.

I'd appreciate some insight and thoughts. Thanks in advance.

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