Chances & Advice on landing S&T role in London through LBS MiF?

MENA (GCC) national. U.S. finance undergrad. Over 3 years experience (intern + full-time) in Sales & Trading at one of the largest banks in the Middle East, mostly on macro sales / structuring desks.

Experience covering buy-side clients (SWFs, asset managers, pension funds), corporates (domestic and multi national American, European, and Chinese companies with projects in the ME), and government entities, advising on FX and rates hedging. Familiar with linear and non-linear derivatives (forwards, swaps, options, barriers) and structured products (range accruals, sharkfins, etc.). Also comfortable with Python (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib).

Recently accepted into LBS MiF and targeting Sales & Trading roles in London (sales or trading either is fine).

How realistic is this move given my background?
Any advice on recruiting strategy while at LBS?

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