Debt Advisory to M&A (UK Job Market)

Has anyone successfully moved from debt advisory to M&A? I've worked in debt advisory for 3 years, working for a mid-market PE fund and a boutique advisory. Due to my recent company going into liquidation, I'm looking to take this as an opportunity to move into M&A.

I thought the jump wouldn't be difficult initially since they require similar skills and have a similar process (pitching, modelling, negotiations, due diligence, etc.) and given that I have worked alongside M&A teams and executed some high-profile transactions (which I've materially been involved with the end to end process). However, I'm struggling to land any interviews.

Has anyone been through similar experiences and can provide suggestions?

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Thanks. I just cbf to do more debt advisory. The last role, in particular, showed me the issues of working in MM in that field. I think it's pointless to waste time on a role I have lost motivation for.

 

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