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what advice can you give to get a job as IB associate for someone who has over 15 years experience in finance areas such as commercial lending, real estate lending, ABL lending, and some M&A. Also, obtained series 63, 82, 79 to enter the IB area, but has not been able to score a job there. BTW: this person also has an MBA. I appreciate the feedback

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Definitely would be the oldest associate I have heard of. Would see best bet as being a more senior hire in a regional boutique middle market type shop. Would be surprised if ppl got past the age for an associate slot / why in the hell would you want to be an associate in your mid to late 30s?

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