Corporate Development vs Continuing into IBD

Hello,

I have been in banking for a few years now and have the opportunity to join a corporate dev team really well respected in a niche chemical industry.

My only worry is what happens if it doesn’t go well? Am I then stuck in that industry?

Thanks!

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