LBriscoe

That's is not true. While the transition is difficult (getting into PE is difficult to start with), it's not impossible.

Many FoPEF does co-investment, so there's still a good chance if you have done a deal or two but definitely as an entry level PE analyst unless you can source deals.

Marketing/BD is a logical transition, risk management is also possible. The fact you have strong operational due diligence experience, you should be able to contribute there.

If you are hoping for an senior investment analyst position then that's definitely not going to happen...