For anyone considering strat fin / corp strategy out of IB - what has been the biggest hurdle?

I exited IB after 3y into strat finance team that was full of ex IB / MBB and although i thought this was a less traditional exit, think it is still very much underrated. 

From talking to people, it seems like this is much more popular now, especially into tech companies - but wondering if you find it straight forward or smth that you need to go our of your way to find? 

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