Left IBD to quickly - VP1 opps?

Long story short - was lured into an opportunity to do BD for a large PE PortCo… better work/life balance, but honestly miss the deal cycle.

Anyone know of open VP1 opps right now?

Quick background - former MM banker (think Raymond James, Piper Sandler size) doing FinTech and Asset Management within FIG, but also open to other sectors.

Thanks!

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FT partners seems to be recruiting

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I’m sure you could get back pretty quickly. Try to spin your experience into staying on track for promotion if its FIG related. Should not need to take a year back

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Good insight, both. Thanks!

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