Can I get an entry level corporate finance job with no relevant internships?

I was able to secure an internship this summer for commercial banking at a large regional bank, but I think I’m more interested in securitization. All positions I see available within corporate/ib are all for summer analyst positions with graduation dates a year from when I graduate. I think it’s too late to change my internship at this point. Is there anything I can do once I graduate to break in? Thanks.

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Planning to move to Bay Area, CA upon graduation. That’s an interesting career choice, I’m not particularly into IB because I desire some work-life balance. How are the hours on transaction advisory?

 

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