Learning curve for 2nd year analyst into M&A?

Can anyone provide insight into what the learning curve will be like for someone moving into a mid-market M&A group in New York as a 2nd year analyst? I did over a year at another bank out west with little modeling and zero live M&A deals (IPO pitchbooks and equity financings).

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