Would a high first compensate for A-Level deficiencies?

Returning to University to do a bachelors in Accounting and Finance. I got into one that's top 20 in the country for my degree. I have a background in sales and founding + managing commercial events. I rubbed up against enough investment bankers to decide to pivot. Assuming I play the perfect game with acquiring work experience and participating in the relevant societies/buy+sell side initiatives would I have a decent shot at landing in M&A? Is there more I would need to do? 

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