Big 4 Risk advisory, what’s next?

US big 4 3 yoe in Risk advisory, (bank back office) familiar with SQL and all data tools. Now wanting to move to London (visa is not a problem) to find a finance job, what can I do?? Can I start to apply for buy side firms directly? Or should I start with banks?

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