What's the path from analyst to PM at MM?

Generally what's the path from analyst to PM at a MM? Generally how do you build a track record if you're working under a PM and how do you convince the MM to give you a shot at managing pnl? What is the process typically like? 

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But what if you are actually quite high performing, have good idea track record, but the PM is not giving you due credit or not implementing your ideas? 

 

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