Advice on breaking into IB post-graduation

Background:

I graduated from a target with a 3.6 GPA in 2023. Recruited for IB during sophomore spring/junior fall, made multiple superdays but ended with zero offers. Ended up as a SWE intern during junior summer and has worked as a SWE most recently (small company).

I haven't enjoyed my FT work as of late, and I'm looking to break into IB at some capacities (aiming for regional and micro boutiques). Although I haven't had SA experience, I have full demonstrated interest in finance along with a PE internship sophomore summer. I would equate my finance-only experiences as someone recruiting for SA roles. Unfortunately, alums at my school are largely concentrated in bigger shops (BB, MM, EB, etc) and breaking into these places aren't very realistic for my current situation.

I want to evaluate the feasibility of entering IB either as an intern or FT at this current stage. If not, what other roles should I be looking at?

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