FT Lateral after SA

I'm hoping to gain some insight into the lateral process following a SA stint (moving somewhere new for FT). Specifically, I'm curious about the timeline over the summer, how long it takes to get comfortable with technicals again, when to do networking chats/prep, etc. I'm interested in pursuing roles in restructuring and would greatly appreciate any advice or insights you may have to offer. Thank you in advance!

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It's going to be difficult because this year most places hired significantly less SA because they are going to convert them to FT so won't have any spaces for laterals/FT recruitment. The one or two spaces that the odd bank does have available are going to be super competitive.

 

Personally, I started doing networking chats ~4 weeks into my internship and would apply to positions on Handshake whenever they were posted. Unless you are 100% sure you don’t want to take a return offer, the timelines can get a bit sticky with getting another offer while still having your return offer on the table.

 

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