Mid-30s, Consulting and risk mgt in Securities (Cap Markets); Looking to switch career as trader in HF, Bank, Buy-side AM, OR Structerer in Primary

Mid-30s; Experience: Consulting and currently risk mgt in Securities (Cap Markets - Bank);

Aspiration: Looking to switch career as trader in Buy-side AM, HF, Bank OR Structerer in Primary.

1) What skills do you need (soft + hard skills)?

2) Which is easiest to break into?

3) Any course that can help? WSO or otherwise

 

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