IB still doable? Direct Lending SA 2025 -> IB FT 2026?

Hi,

I'm currently a junior at a semi-target and will be a direct lending / private credit intern at an insurance company for summer 2025. I've always been interested in LevFin and DCM and was wondering if direct lending experience would be applicable to a full-time IB position in one of those groups or maybe a more credit-heavy coverage group. 

I'd appreciate any advice or would love to hear if someone has had a similar trajectory.

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