Career path to break into IB in the US as a foreigner

I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. (Aside from studying in the states for 3 years for language training when I was in elementary school)

I completed my internship at one of the top, yet, local IB here in Korea and was offered a full time offer which I accepted and is expected to start working next month.

I am satisfied with my company for now, but it is my ultimate goal to work at an IB in the states.

The career path I am thinking of at the moment is to gain work experience for about 3 years here and go to an MBA in the states which I hope will help me to work in the states.

Any advice on my idea or alternative career path or any advice in general is welcomed.

 

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