Renegged on a firm 5-6 years ago but recruiter recently reached out. Am I blackballed?

When i was fresh out of undergrad I renegged on Goldman after going through the background check/hiring process for a better opportunity - I was young and exercised poor judgement but the alternate opportunity was better. I now work in strategy at another BB (non-investment role) - a Goldman recruiter recently reached out and wants me to interview for a similar role, however, I don't want to interview only to trip an HR trigger later on in the process and have this be an impediment (e.g. "gee we have a record of you - and it looks like you were going to work here?)

My question is - is there a blackball type list and will I face an issue down the line if I pursue this job? I'd probably come in now as a senior associate or VP. I'm confident in my talent/marketability but don't want to waste my time or their's. I also don't feel like bringing this up now and potentially killing the chance if it's unecessary.

Thanks!

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If they reached out to you first in this instance it's most likely that they 1) Have an idea of who you are and 2) have an idea of your past.

I would find it odd that they would reach out to someone as a experienced hire without digging on their background at all.

 

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