Is an MBA necessary for PE if I already have an MSF?

Heading into IB as an analyst with the goal is to get into PE long term. I know the traditional path is MBA after two years of PE but is it possible/ likely to be able to forego the MBA if I already have an MSF? Is an MBA considered "necessary" nowadays to move up to VP in PE or even stick around after your 2 year PE associate stint?

 

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