Seeking advice. I’m a senior finance analyst looking to make a jump above 6figures in a MCOL market. Many job postings I see ask for experience in investment banking which I don’t have. Don’t have CPA either but I do have a CMA which doesn’t seem like is doing much for me. I self taught some SQL, power query and PBI but still don’t feel competitive enough. What should I focus on in order to really stand out and make that six figure salary? I do also work without supervision.

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