Confusion on HH Process

Hi everyone, incoming FT at a respected energy bank in Houston. Looking to continue with Energy, but mostly set on LA or potentially NYC. How hard would the recruiting process be to get into LA, what are good PE firms I should look into there, and what HH's do you recommend? Thanks!

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