Junior M&A Associate to Corporate Development

Hi all,

Potential opportunity on the horizon to move to corporate development. Has anyone made the move to CD as a junior M&A associate? Any highlights / regrets to share? Currently working at an EB, top ranked.

Thanks SC

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