Like the title says, can a data analyst break into IB? I have an undergrad in Finance from a non target school as well as an MBA. I have been a data analyst for the past year. The time has come for me to explore options...I realize the bigger banks are likely out of the question for me. Would I have a shot at boutiques?
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