Consultant in one of the Big 4s- Intro and advise

Hello everyone,

I have been an active 'spectator' of this forum for little over a year now (started with my interest in the CFA course) and have learned wonderful things from all the members here. Also, this is the forum I go to when I feel I am not motivated enough. I think an introduction is looong overdue.

I have an engineering undergrad and am currently working as a Consultant at one of the Big4s (for almost 3 years now). After my first year I realized I have a strong interest in the stock market and finance in general as well so took up some courses and also passed in the level 1 exam of the CFA course last December. My long term career goal is to land up with a job in IB/WM and also do an MBA from an elite business school.

I needed some advise on how to build my profile and have a kick-ass MBA application. And just to be prepared ahead of time, would want some insights on the skills needed(and tested) for a job in IB/WM.

Thanks in advance.

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