Switching firms at the Senior Analyst level

I am hoping to switch sell-side platforms at the senior level.

Right now, I am at an established research boutique. Just made senior not too long ago and am still in the process of rolling out my full coverage. I am very happy here, compensation is good, but for personal reasons I need to relocate back to my hometown. Realize timing could be better.

There are three MM firms with a research presence in my hometown (and one boutique as well, but I would like to avoid as it would be a step down IMO). Wondering how open firms are to the move I am attempting and while I have brief buy side experience, I have not completed CFA, nor do I have an MBA.

I have contacts that can get my resume/reports seen at each of these three firms, but I can't overly leverage as its obviously awkward to be telling a client or sales guy I am hoping to leave my current shop.

Anyone made this move or observed it? Strangely I don't know any seniors that have moved for reasons other than layoffs. Thanks.

 

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