Feels like I am stuck

I am a Managing Director a top, very well respected global macro research firm. I have been here for four years.

I am struggling to move over to the buyside. The process of sourcing opportunities and recruiting is very unstructured. 

It is proving to be much more difficult than I anticipated.

I would love to work at a pod shop but they don't seem to recruit for Analyst positions. 

I guess this is more of a vent but if anyone does have any advice it would be much appreciated.  

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