Big 4 Audit --> GoldmanSachs PWM Financial Analyst

Hi everyone, I am from a Top Accounting School in Toronto and did ~19 months in audit, and now a Senior 2 and starting to regret that this career isn't for me, as I enjoy the client-facing, but less so much sitting at desk looking at the past.

I am offered an opportunity for GS PWM FA and would like to know if it would be easy for me to pivot to? I am well-knowledgeable about the secondary market, but is this switch something that recruiters will accept? Anyone have insights that can share if they had similar pivot before?

I am still in my early 20s and want to choose something right for me, I thought CPA is a good crediential to have and would also add in crediability if I move up to FWA.

Thanks

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