Breaking into a CLO?
What is the typical background of someone who breaks into a CLO (like Ares or GSO for example)? Would the CFA be of use?
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Generally low rated corporate first lien loans are good candidates for CLOs, sometimes even second lien or unsecured debt :)
There are lots of jobs within a CLO. Assuming you are referring to credit amalyst?
Our analysts are usually ex LevFin guys
CFA helps as you progress, but absolutely not necessary to get in the door
Do you see analysts come in from other high yield or leveraged loan analyst positions?
We had one who was a lateral from a BDC.
No straight HY guys, but assume that is not a hard transition.
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bump- what is the comp range for associates?
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