Can I jump from IB to HF without doing a PE stint?

Question above is what I am thinking. In my third year at a sweaty MM. I really enjoy the public markets and find the work more intellectually rewarding than banking. Nothing against banking just sometimes get bored running the same processes. I am curious if I can go directly from IB to a L/S fund? Any advice? Do I wait for recruiters? I know it may not be traditional but am curious to see if there is a direct path or not and if I could even make the move considering I’m at a middle market firm and not a larger elite boutique, bb, etc. Has anyone made a previous jump or have any advice?

I apologize if this has been asked before

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