Consultancy to Investment Banking | London

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I currently work as a 1st year consultant in London and I wish to move to Investment Banking in the near future. Out of sheer ignorance, how do I actually make the move to investment banking M&A at a bulge bracket / mid-market boutique investment bank? Should I go to a recruitment agency specialising in the industry who can get me interviews with these investment banks? If so please do recommend such recruitment agencies in London. Thanks!!!!

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