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Choosing trading desk: Macro credit vs USD Swaps
Have had a few years of experience in the markets business and got 2 interesting opportunities to move into the trading business. One is the Credit Derivatives Desk, which focuses on macro credit products such as CDX, TRS, Credit ETFs, options, and tranches. The other is on the USD swaps desk,...
Getting S&T FT at different bank?
Hi there everyone. I am interested in breaking into S&T (particularly structured credit/HY credit/distressed debt, etc). I am a rising college senior and currently interning at a French bank in NYC. One of my rotations for the internship is syndicate (mostly ABS/CLO) and the other is not very...
Sell side FICC sales vs Buyside Bond Trader
Hi guys, if I get a BB FICC sales role and a bond trader role under a third tier bank asset management arm ( with 10bio AUM), which one should I choose? the bond trader has the potential to become a portfolio manager (the interviewer told me about this). And if I do well as the bond trader or as PM,...
S&T to Distressed Debt Investing
The title probably says it all. I was chatting with a buddy about S&T exit opportunities and we had a good debate about the possibility of moving from S&T ( credit sales and trading) to a distressed debt fund. So I thought I should throw the question here and hear what the experienced folks have to...
Deutsche Bank Credit Trading Specialist
I am wondering if anyone has insight into Deutsche Bank 's credit trading desk as a trading specialist. What are the salaries, exit opportunities, skillsets that you may gain, and also the perception surrounding the company given recent restructuring.
Prep for Investment Grade Credit Trading
I will be starting a full time gig as an investment grade credit trader at a BB this summer. I have never really learned anything specifically about the investment grade credit market, as opposed to government bonds and high yield bonds; it seems like an in-between market. if anyone has any insight...
New to the finance game - looking for a mentor within AM/RM/Credit trading
Hi everyone, I have been lurking in this forum for a while, and have been really enjoying it (didn't even know something like this exsisted) I am currently in an intern/temp position at a big bank in Denmark, and just got accepted into one of the most elitist educational programs in Denmark at a...
Credit Trading to Leveraged Finance IBD
Wondering if this move is doable or if it is common in the industry. How transferable is the skill set? Feedback appreciated.
Government bond trading Vs Credit index trading at a BB
Any advice on what to choose for a full time offer? Relative to future of industries, job interests, career evolution, etc. Assuming the bank is quite strong in both, that I am interested in both areas, and start at an analyst level. Thanks!
Credit desk
I am currenlty working in corporate restructuring at a consulting firm. While I thoroughly enjoy what I do, I think my personality drives me towards trading . Is there any way (without getting an MBA) that with my background I can get on a credit trading desk?
Difference between Credit Trading and Rates Trading?
Hey, is there a difference between credit trading and rates trading? I thought they are both just trading bonds? Thanks a lot! Rates Trading vs. Credit Trading? At a broad level, rates trading has a macro-economic focus looking at economies and interest rates. Credit trading has a micro-economic...
Credit trading vs. Long short credit hedge fund
Please explain main differences between fixed income credit trading at a good buyside firm vs. long/short credit hedge fund. Credit trading seems more attractive b.c. you get to learn more risk mgmt rather than being heavily research-focused, but can someone confirm / breakdown how each day in the...
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