What time of the year is best for executing a lateral move? (1st year analyst)

Looking for a 1-2 month range when the most lateral opportunities open up at some of the larger banks or top middle markets. Is it around the new year or closer to the summer?

Also, for those of you who did make the lateral move, at what point did you start shooting out resumes and interviewing (3 month, 6 month, 8 month marks)?

Thanks guys.

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