Public Finance Lateral Opps

Got placed into public finance recently for SA at a lower BB and want to lateral ASAP as my goal is eventually MF PE. Would it be difficult land a spot at a top M&A or coverage group after one year in public finance? What should I do to improve my chances of a successful lateral to a place where I can get decent headhunter looks and MF interviews?

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