Career in PE in UK with an FCA breach?

From my understanding, UK Private Equity industry is less stringently regulated by FCA vs banks. In case of an FCA breach, specifically conduct rule 2 (didn’t act with sufficient due skill, care and diligence), how difficult will it be to get a job in PE in the UK? Is It a major obstacle? Did anyone have experience?

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