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Not impossible but also not easy. For those employed in other fields, the CFA is only part of the package that makes you a viable IBD candidate. Other parts of the 'package' include top tier schooling, good grades, relevant internships, etc. In addition, luck/timing is also critical as the most likely hiring opportunity will be lateralling, off cycle and need-based.

As for real examples, I made the transition into BB Ibanking after several years in consulting.

Also, let me break it to you that IBD may not be a good fit for everyone. So think hard before investing so much for the sake of pursuing it.