Quant SA -> IBD FT

I’m currently doing quant research an AM (BlackRock / Fidelity)and am looking to get into investment banking. Is this a reasonable transition? I know FT recruiting will be tight this year, so I am wondering if yall recommend I do anything to maximimize my chances.

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