Is “Semi-target school + Big 4 experience” enough for joining top investment bank or PE/VC?

Undergraduate:
QS 200-400 Asian Uni,经济学.
研究生(接近毕业):
QS 100-200, UK top 10 Uni, Semi-target school ofIB/PE/VC/CO, economics (not belong to the business school).

Before Master: worked in Big 4 Asia as anauditorfor 4 years,manyIPO, M&A experiences.
Never worked in UK or English-speaking country before.

Is it enough to get an investment bank orPE/VCjobin London?

Do I need to get morecertificates likeCFA, ACA?
Between "graduate scheme" and "social recruitment", which one channel is easier for me to get these jobs.

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Fresh Coin, what's your opinion? Comment below:

Tier 2-3 investment banks,PE/VCare also under my consideration. Are these easier for me to join?

For the investment bank, considering my background in account/audit, economics, which kind of job is more suitable for me?

I have a mathematical background, but not that strong, also do not good at coding. So, a quantitive job for me may be a bit difficult.

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Fresh Coin, what's your opinion? Comment below:

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