any firms still taking lateral hires?

I know that there was a period of time recently when firms were taking lateral analyst transfers - is that still the case?

If so, what is the best way of going about finding opportunities?

Thanks in advance guys.

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How do you lateral bank to bank though? Is it just through friends/connections at said banks? Or recruiters...?

 

No one answered my other question, so here it is again - for all those involved in laterals (either interviewing applicants or successful/ongoing lateral applicants); how is everyone lateraling to other banks?

I've noticed a lot of banks have analyst postings now, but online applications are a black hole with some places... is it mainly through connections or recruiters?

 

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