What experience do you need to get into advisory?
Would previous experience in financial and management reporting count for experienced hires?

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Experience required depends vastly on the specific sub group you are trying to get into, and how much of that experience depends on the level you are trying to come in as.

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My academic background is in accounting and finance (bachelor and masters) and my last role gave me experience in financial instrument analysis in addition to BS and IS analysis. So I think I have transferable skills to make a move into the roles I have mentioned.

I would appreciate if you could share your thoughts on this :)

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