How many shots at becoming MD

Hi guys,

I’ve worked at 2 investing jobs post MBA (was in a different track before MBA), each one 3-4 years. In each I’ve been promoted once and moved up in firm tier. I’m currently moving again at Principal level - do I basically need to become an MD in my next job, or else I lose my shot / won’t find it easy to find a job?


Thanks 

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do you mean PM? pretty non linear. have seen plenty of PM back to analyst, then career analyst, or analyst after blowing up then back to PM again

 

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