Associate/Analyst at entry level

I accepted a position in late 2019 with Merrill Lynch in the FADP program. A few months into the job we were repositioned to the PPP loan program. This has been over a year now still in the same position. I was a Mortgage Loan Originator for 3 1/2 prior to ML

As dumb as it sounds, I thought i was signing on to the old school Merrill Lynch Entrepreneurial Thundering herd. During my time employees were not even allowed to cold call. I also thought I was going to be involved more in the trading side as opposed to just bringing in new clients.

I am constantly chasing new information, finding the best products, the best strategies etc. Anyone that knows me frequently refers to my information gathering. I feel this would well align me with an analyst role. This is where my question lies. When researching positions in the role of analyst they frequently mention GPA and summer internships. I'm 28. I have seen comments saying its better for older recruits to join an associate level position, but i dont have any experience in an analyst position. 

Any information or ideas would be Greatly appreciated. 

 

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