Exiting to Corporate Banking at Director level (UK based) - reasonable?

I work for a bank that has a CB team (Citi/BofA). Currently first year VP and thinking of having a baby once I make director. I’m not sure I would want to return to IB after maternity leave and I am considering what options would give me WLB and keep my base at least intact. 

I’ve worked with these guys a few times but I don’t know if this route is actually good or if I’m better off joining a corporate and doing M&A/IR there. 

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