How hard is it to go from an Operstions role in Alternatives to an MO, OR A Client interaction position within IB or AM

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Not hard if you network... I know someone at GS that went from ops to IBD because of her networking.

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It's possible. Also I've seen people from ops get into a top Bschool and start as an Associate at a BB.

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You'll just have to initially prove you aren't the typical back office personality. You need to hustle, be quick, and show passion and intelligence.

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MO is totally doable (if you're talking risk management), and then FO isn't a huge stretch if you excel

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Yes I went from BO to FO. Network your ass off

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Went from BO to FO, took hard work, luck, and good managers backing the moves

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^ yup - I went from MO to FO

Yeah if you hustle and network properly definitely doable

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