IB Networking Already in the Workforce

I've been in the controller group for about 2 years at a top 3 PE firm but in our Credit business. Really feeling the effects of taking the finance/accounting route post grad vs trying for IB. Is it possible to study my ass off and get into IB (even if its An1 level) athough I've been in the workforce for over a year already? Is it only possible if I network my ass off? Obviously not starting from ground zero here but just need to get out of here and really wish I had IB experience under my belt

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