Stuck in internal audit

Hi all,

Im an Internal Audit Manager with 6 years total experience at a London Underwriter, CCAB qualified.

But.....I hate Internal Audit....Im good at my job, but its a beyond dull job and although it pays okay (£70k), im never going to be rich continuing in this field.

I have tried to break into Investment Banking and Asset Management over the last 3 years with zero luck. (Both in entry level analyst roles, associate roles, and audit roles).

Does anyone have any advice what I can do except Internal Audit and bow to get there? I feel like I have been pigeon hole and have also reached a ceiling.

Thanks.

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