Returning to a bank where I f*cked up my internship and burned bridges

Long story short, I'm eyeing a return to the sellside due to some internal politics at my firm.

7 - 10 years ago, I, an immature little shit, interned at a big bank where I didn't perform well and pissed off the people in my group. That was really a dark turning point in my life and I've become much better since.

How will this affect me as I re-apply for a role now?

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Depends on if there is a paper trail of your performance and if you are applying to the same group with people who'd remember you. 

 
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