Nonlinear path after IB, how to reposition?

I’m in a bit of a pickle career-wise and could use some perspective.

I spent ~2.5y post-graduation in IB across two large banks, mostly in derivatives origination and project finance. After that, I moved to corporate development at a big tech company for around two years, following a 1y stint building and selling a startup post IB. I later managed to land a seat at a small hedge fund focused mostly on credit, but it was a 3mo contracting role and did not convert to full time due to fund performance.

I’m now nearly 6y out of school. I have a Math degree from an Ivy and have kept all my FINRA licenses active through MQP. Despite that, I’ve been having a hard time getting traction moving back into front office finance, especially on the sell side. Buy side conversations seem a bit easier, but still inconsistent.

At this point, I’m trying to understand how this profile is being viewed and what the most realistic path forward looks like. I ultimately want to be in an investing seat, even if it means taking a step back.

Any candid advice on positioning or next steps would be appreciated. Thanks!

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