Possible to switch at 43?

Hello, 

Just wonder if it is even possible at 43 to switch to IB from a public sector job? I have background in audit and compliance and in policy analysis. I have a 3 years old GMAT score comparable to class average of T-14 and a decent GPA in MA Economics.

But I am really nervous about leaving current job to go back to school to get into IB. Then on the other side, if I do not take this risk, I will never able to do anything different. Is it worth going for a full time MBA at 41 and then hope to be an IB associate at 43? I know age is no bar but I was hoping for some realistic advice. I would even be happier if I am able to achieve a corporate finance role with a large multinational or a govt. consulting role. But again, is it realistically possible to do it at this age?

I will appreciate your advice.

8 Comments
 

I would argue that anything is possible, but what are you willing to give up for it?
Just as an example, gov/public sector jobs normally have excellent benefits, how are these affected if you resign?

 
kodi

I would argue that anything is possible, but what are you willing to give up for it?
Just as an example, gov/public sector jobs normally have excellent benefits, how are these affected if you resign?

Honestly, I will be giving up some future pension cash flow, and work life balance of course. But the thing that bothers me the most is that as of now, I am not doing many meaningful things. Do I want to continue being in the team in which every one is nice but not productive? I don’t know. I want to do at least something meaningful before I am 60. Which is not too far haha

 

If you just want a change of scenery, I wouldn't do IB

If I may ask everyone, what are some other areas where transition is relatively easier. Would it be consulting, economics consulting or other finance areas such as energy finance and industry finance?

 

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