Looking to lateral to IB from a trading role… open to suggestions

I’ve been working at the same firm out of college for over 4 years (including internship), and I’m honestly burnt out and looking for a change.

My question is about what level I should apply for in IB with over 4 years of financial advisory/trading expertise? Given my resume and the success I’ve had at a bulge bracket financial advisory firm, I’m thinking that I could probably lateral to a VP position, but I’m willing to step down to an associate role if it’s the right firm. Open to any and all suggestions, thank you in advance!

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No clue why everyone is gate keeping the VP role from me - I even said I’d take an associate role for the right firm. I was top of my internship class at NWM and had continued success building out a team below me of people OLDER than I am. I’m no stranger to developing talent and have climbed the corporate ladder faster than you analysts commenting on my post. Plus, I’d like to think my technical skills are pretty sharp too.

 
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