ER focusing on IPOs and Private Placements

Hey guys, currently i am currently a equity researcher for a firm that focuses on IPOs and placements. I was just wondering what are my exit opportunities - will it be ecm trading desks in hedge funds (do these even exist), traditional equity research roles in banks, or L/S equity analysts for hedge funds

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