Here's the situation that I'm in. I have accepted a offer to start at a BB (JPM / BAML / Citi) in wholesale credit in a regional office (ATL / LA ), however I want to lateral into a coverage team or lev fin team. Do you guys think there's a chance after one year?
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There's definitively a chance, the best would be to move internally. I think after 6-12 months, you can start networking and test the water
how do you think I should approach my manager? And, can you shine some light on lateral recruiting timeline and process?
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