How to go from Corporate finance to Investment Banking?

Currently a 24M Financial Analyst 2 (about to be promoted to SFA) at a F30 company. Is it possible to make the switch to IB as an entry level analyst? Of course I’m not aiming for BB but smaller boutiques in my area. Also would not be opposed to moving if that’s what it takes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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