Experienced hire trying to get into M&A, is it even possible with these credentials? (Based in UK) Thanks!

Hi, title says it all really, trying to get a job in M&A in UK or Germany, don't have Masters, only BA from shit Uni, <2 years exp. spent some time in the military then worked in corporate risk at US company and then in <1 year in M&A advisory at Big 4 (doing Val. and FDD). Do you think I stand a chance in the current market? My CV below thanks all for checking it out!

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Hey, thanks for looking at it, so I take it without ACA I shouldn’t even dream of it, I’ll look into then. Do you mind if I ask, did any thing else stand out, for example, does my current exp. look relevant enough?

 

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