Banks aren't the only financial services organizations out there. Look to get into the sector through smaller firms that do IR, asset management, etc. You'll st

Banks aren't the only financial services organizations out there. Look to get into the sector through smaller firms that do IR, asset management, etc. You'll still be paid competitively, and you can pick up knowledge about the sector. They might even foot the bill for an entry-level cert like the Canadian Securities Course (I don't know of any equivalents abroad but I'm sure they exist). With these under your belt, you will have a leg up in applying to a larger bank.