LND lateral A2

I will probably be gunning for a lateral next year for an A2 to London. Particularly interested in the top EBs (but probably CenterviewLazard are completely out of my league; still would like to try as well).

Background: non-diversity, semi-target (Bocconi/St Gallen/WHU) with top GPA, good brand name exp (incl. BB/EB FO). Will have 4+ deals (€0.2-2bn range) under my belt with full-process exposure.

Should I spend time talking to HHs or just try to get some insiders to jump on a call (what level, probably Asso/VP, MD sounds like too much). Heard most laterals were referred, true or not?

What’s the deal with FCA? Is it possible this would be an obstacle? Should I wait for A2A lateralling or would A2 be doable?

What's the best way to approach the matter? I assume the sooner the better but would like to stay 100% focused on my current gig for now, when should I start getting people on the phone at the latest if I decide to give it a try?

Thank you.

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I did exactly this a few months ago (now at a U.S. BB, only difference was I was already in London but at a boutique no one had heard of). For the BBs just apply online on their websites, for EBs reach out to Linear Partners (got me interviews at Evercore and a couple of other places) and maybe someone like Dartmouth Partners, PER, Stem7, KEA, Arkesden etc (basically the usual suspects). A guy from Edgworth Partners called me saying he was hiring for Rothschild, PJT and Barclays but never got back to me so I've no idea if it's true.

Edit: didn’t realise this thread was dead, whatever hope the advice potentially helps someone else

 

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