I have a PhD in Engineering, work in commercial banking, how do i get into PE?

I want to make the jump to PE, but my career has been an interesting one. I am still young (mid-20s), I did my PhD in Aerospace Engineering, I did a short stint in one of the largest management consulting firms, and now I work in the Commercial Banking Division of one of the largest banks in the world. Despite all of this, I am not sure if I am what PE is looking for. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

 

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