How to Break into Investment Banking after 7 years in audit

Hi all,

After spending 7 year as an Auditor (at a Big4), I have decided to pivot into IB. I have read a lot about how people made this switch and noticed that I am really late in the game (i,e I should have made the switch long ago). I need three pieces of advice:

1 when applying do I make audit experience crystal clear or i try to tweak to things that are related to what an analyst might do e.g. FS analysis and review of models etc

2 aside starting the CFA exams, what other steps can I take to make my plans a reality

  1. Are there firms (BB,MM or Boutique) that are more open to Intn'l graduate students

Other info: I'm doing a 2 year Masters at UC Berkeley (1 year finished) and I am writing CFA 1 this Dec. I am an international student

I would appreciate your candid opinion and words of wisdom

Thanks

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I would suggest giving consulting and securitization a look.

Of course, I am biased in that regard, but these are two areas where you won't be confronted by ageism or toxic culture shock. Also, you will appreciate the degree of autonomy these afford.

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Are you saying that the OP won't get an offer, or won't accept the offer based on compensation terms?

No pain no game.
 
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