Pivot into IB

I'm currently 2 years out of undergrad working in-house strategy and ops. I'm hoping to pivot to IB eventually, and figure the most feasible route will be through b-school. I went to an ivy undergrad with a strong gpa in a fine major. The company I work at is a competitive company (typically targets ivy/ivy+ students) that pays really well, but most people have never heard of it. Assuming that I score well on the gmat, is it reasonable to think that I could get into an m7 and pivot into ib? If so, do I need to wait until 4-5 yrs at the company, or could I apply for after my third year of working. 

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