Lateral movement within Bridgewater Associates

Hi Monkeys

Does anyone have know about how easy is it to Lateral within Bridgewater Associates? i.e. Lateral from Finance Associate to Portfolio Associate or Technology Associate to Management Associate.

I have an offer from them but it's not my ideal role, I would like to take up the role if I could lateral into my ideal role (investment or portfolio associate). However I'm not sure how hard it is.

Could anyone shed some light on this?

Cheers

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