Moving from CM to Coverage / M&A (in EMEA)

Hi team,

Does anyone know when it's too late to move from CM (ECM / DCM) to Coverage / M&A? I figured it's easiest as an analyst, but is it possible as a junior associate or even VP?

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As I’m sure you most likely suspect, it’s possible at any level, but the probability regreses with each YoE in your current role. I know a VP in DCM that moves to coverage. It’s possible. But hard

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