PE 3Y Associate -> PC/DL [???]

3+ years as a PE associate and interviewing to transition to PC/DL/OC.

Those in the space, any thoughts on what level / title I should expect / be asking to enter at (Ass., Sr. Ass., etc.) given no previous credit / lending experience?

Thanks, and understand that nomenclature of titles can slightly vary by firm.

EDIT: Moving this to CR forum.

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