Need Advice: trade ops to ER

Hi All,

I’m looking for some advice on getting into ER. Little bit of background, I graduated from a non target with a non business degree. Started out in WM for a small family RIA and now currently working for a BB in trade ops.

My question is, do BB/MM actually consider candidates without business degrees but have a FMVA certification and if so is CFI or BIWS a better route to go? Does having FINRA licenses hold any weight (I hold SIE, 7, 63,65)? Lastly, for those that have been in similar situations or have been in the business for some time, do you have any advice on what I can do to stand out during the screening and interview process?

Thx in advance for the help