Is it common for IB analysts to go to the buy side, do 2-3 years as an associate and then return to IB as a VP for whatever reason?
Contemplating all options and just wondered if anyone has seen this before / can speak to this?
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It happens from time to time for various reasons. Sometimes people realize they don't like the buyside and preferred sellside type work (i.e. less diligence, more sprinting / volume based work). Or they couldn't get promoted at their shop - higher barriers for buyside promotions. Or they don't want to do B-school to climb the ladder. Lots of reasons, but it happens.
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