Is it easy to transfer from an IB in a small European city to London?

I am a postgrad who is trying to start a career in IB. Let's say that i could have a good chance to get a job in IB (like Citi, MorStan) in Eastern Europe. Or i could stay in London and find some other jobs. Plus i am not an EU citizen. So i would like ask if there is any chance that after working for a big name in cities like Budapest i could be transferred to London?

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