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I'll be honest: other than the target uni (I'm guessing SSE?), it doesn't really stand out. That doesn't mean it's not worth applying: but it does mean you need to focus on networking with alumni and set up some phone calls. Preferably with those already working in London. Also, there's the...

This is a pretty strong CV. Already quite competitive and you also attend Warwick which is a target, so just make sure you attend society events and network with reps when they come on campus (and fellow students, too).

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Possibly, if your undergraduate degree is 2:1 at a minimum. Try to get relevant experience - it's possible to get into top tier MBA programme even without it (even a semi-target will do), but it'll be an uphill battle.

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Audit is much less competitive than IB, therefore much higher chances of landing something there. Brutal grad market is brutal out there right now though.

Reach out on LinkedIn to alumni and ask for a coffee or phone chat, literally any finance-related firm. Bristol is a good semi-target so plenty of alumni in finance across the country. Unfortunately since you lack relevant experience (this is hindsight but should have hustled during uni years -...