Finding a BE role at a LMM PE Shop

I’m looking to transition out of my role in IB into a BD role on the buyside. Preferably doing deal origination and being more involved on the deal process than just passing CIM’s straight to the deal team. Any advice on firms/geography/headhunters to find a more junior role in this function?

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