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3 YOE in IT after Tier-1 BTech Tier-1 MBA Fin - Cleared FRM P1, attempting P2 Nov. Advice on pivoting to Risk/Core Fin?

Hey everyone,

Looking for genuine advice from folks in the industry.

• Current State: 3+ years working in IT SBC; cleared FRM Part 1 and appearing for Part 2 in Nov
• The Dilemma: I lost my finance trajectory early on and ended up in IT. Now, breaking into core finance/risk analytics is proving extremely difficult because recruiters view me as an "IT profile" rather than a finance candidate. (failed in 2 interviews recently)

Should I keep targeting entry-level finance/risk roles (even if it means a lateral or title reset), target bridge roles like FinTech/Risk Tech, or re-evaluate? If you’ve navigated this transition, what strategy actually worked for you?