How difficult is it to break in from trading to investment management?

my background is in trading commodities, i've been at merchants/banks on their trading desk. i've been looking to switch roles in the industry to become a equity analyst specializing in commodities. i studied finance and passed cfa level 1. how can i pivot and market myself, i do believe my trading experience does give me a different view

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