BB to BB lateral (analyst)

Apologies don't want to come off anon but do ask away on here

i was involved in a handful of processes at BBs, mid and top, most from 2nd degree connections (friend of friend, friend of colleague, etc. but nothing overly warm at all, just a push through the door) and a headhunter for another BB coverage role
 

None had a structured process, and overall very light on technicals.
 

a few were for smaller groups so I talked to the handful of MDs they had as well as an associate or two (maybe a technical or two to heat check me, but mostly to give me perspective to the junior level). 
 

I ran a process at a much larger coverage group and had conversations with almost 10 different people aso vp level across the span of a few weeks, then spoke with one of the group heads and got an offer after. A few of these convos had technical components but they were brief and very surface level (mostly about interest in the sector, deal experience, with few cut and dry technicals if any)

none of these felt like formal interviews, never had a "super day". The main focus was why I wanted to move (in my case it was very obvious / understandable which made it 10x easier), followed by deal experience (although not as important as I expected because they understood I only had 5 months experience), and interest in their particular group/firm. 
 

for context these were for mid and top BBs

Sure!

Never applied for any, all via networking. From first call to verbal offer it was a week in a few cases versus 2-4 in others but once you get one offer you can “accelerate” others 

Very helpful, thank you! Tend to agree HH etc not issue at all. And yes on all your other points. Thanks

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