Hello all,
I currently work as a hybrid role (data scientist / M&A consultant) at a big data venture of one of the MBBs while my hierarchical role reflects loosely a post-MBA intake position before the managerial level begins.
My team regularly works with the strategy consultants so I accumulated a decently vast network of contacts on SM/EM level in strategy. Ironically I've been a strategy consultant with tier 2 firm for ~2 years before current position. My question is, would a move from this middle office position to a front office i.e. strategy be feasible? I have good performance ratings, contacts and the know-how, but I am utterly lost on how to tackle this matter:
1. Operationally, there are no standard procedures for such move in MBB to the best of my knowledge, at the tier 2 firm I worked previously at all the procedures for office/role transfers were neatly hammered out.
2. Without sabotaging myself at the current position, in the eyes of my direct superiors.
3. Also, without sabotaging myself much more directly as I've spent 1.5 year in current role and I am expecting a promotion in April 2024.
So all in all, any guidance on the this subject would be very much appreciated.