Entering IB as Associate from PhD

I am entering a phd in political science at a high target school in the UK. the academic job market is perpetually crap such that my advisors tell me I should have backup plans in case I do not get a decent academic job

I am exploring whether IB could be one path, but I do not know how my unconventional background would be perceived

Would I be expected to first do an MBA or start as an Analyst? I do not have any finance background, but I have been told that my quantitative research training and brand of my institution could help me get a foot in the door if I decide to make that pivot

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