I'm looking to get into investment banking, I don't have any prior experience however I was a mortgage loan officer for 3 years and I'm trying to change my career. I'm open to relocating. Can anyone suggest me something?

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I would suggest an MBA from a top tier school - you won't be able to get a role in IB coming from mortgage originations

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I agree with above, while mortgage officer is great experience for top MBA.
Most laterals into IBD come from some form of High Finance already:
Corporate Banking (large cap), equity research, sales and trading, being highly specialized/experienced in a specific coverage group, etc.
MBA from top school is “almost” a guarentee

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As others have already said: top MBA.

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