IB —> LO AM / HF?

Is this even a viable pathway without CFA/MBA and/or 2 years of PE? If so, how important is coverage group for IB years? For context, currently an analyst at a more generalist, privates-focused group so am worried I’d be behind the curve / less competitive for public roles.

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