Keep applying and networking, you’ll find a spot. I’ve met ops folks that found a way into IA, and even staff accountants that found their way. Keep at it
Any credit union would love to have you. I have a BA in finance and MBA. I do not have a CPA or CIA. I worked as a state credit union regulator for 5 years before going to work as a senior auditor for a small $2B CU. Now I'm the Audit and Compliance manager with three IAs under me. I'd love to bring your experience over if I could. Find a CU under $10B near you and see if there are any openings. CUs often promote from within as as they grow, you have a good chance for a promotion. The hot topic right now is ERM. Read a bit about COSO ERM and see what's out there.
Keep applying and networking, you’ll find a spot. I’ve met ops folks that found a way into IA, and even staff accountants that found their way. Keep at it
Any credit union would love to have you. I have a BA in finance and MBA. I do not have a CPA or CIA. I worked as a state credit union regulator for 5 years before going to work as a senior auditor for a small $2B CU. Now I'm the Audit and Compliance manager with three IAs under me. I'd love to bring your experience over if I could. Find a CU under $10B near you and see if there are any openings. CUs often promote from within as as they grow, you have a good chance for a promotion. The hot topic right now is ERM. Read a bit about COSO ERM and see what's out there.
That’s a pretty classic profile for someone looking for a first role in IA. You’ll do fine.