Big 4 FDD -> IB

Hey everyone, currently a Big 4 FDD associate with 1 year of experience and a CPA. I’ve decided that I want to pursue IB instead. So far I’ve read Rosenbaum & Pearl, and studied BIWS and the interview guide to prepare.

How is the hiring market looking for candidates with my background? I’ll be applying for positions soon, but wanted to get a feel for what I’ll be facing beforehand.

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