Trying to get an investment job in Toronto as a new immigrant. I have 4 yoe in consulting, investor searching and financial service (risk). Currently working at call center to get local experience (bilingual), opportunities for internal transfer, while preparing for CFA 3 next Feb. Any ideas what to prepare in extra?

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It’s going to be tough. Toronto is over saturated with CFAs so don’t think it will change things much, unfortunately.
My recommendation is to start applying now. Working at a call center won’t help you since it’s completely unrelated. Try to network, reach out to people for coffee chats. Getting a job on the deals team will be hard given your experience too. Best bet is to apply to risk positions since you have that experience. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply. Apply to what you want and see if you can get any replies. It’s all trial and error. Good luck and don’t give up, it’s a process and a long one but doable

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