If I currently work in FDD but want to eventually transition into Corp Dev, what steps should I be taking to make this happen?

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I took the Wall Street prep course to better understand financial modeling. Then moved directly from Big 4 FDD to a hybrid corporate development/ corporate strategy role

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Thanks for the reply, would love to connect if you’re willing

B4FDD -> Corp Dev, my coworker made that transition at F500

@SA1 the OP is asking how to make the transition, not whether or not if it’s possible.

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