Has anyone pivoted from IB -> Sales Strategy & Operations roles?

I'm currently in the screen process for a Sales Strategy & Operations role for a top software company in the Bay Area. I looked at the current employees in these roles and 99% of them come from IB backgrounds. Has anyone here been through the interview / candidacy process for these types of roles? Would love some insight on what skills they're looking for, case study prep, etc.

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I recently left banking and interviewed for a few sales (or pure) strategy & ops positions. Interviews were largely case-based and required some form of data challenge + presentation of results to a panel. One had an additional SQL test, another had an Excel test. I personally found skimming through some consulting case guides and practicing applying the frameworks helpful for the interviews.

 

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