Investment Support Summer Analyst (Fixed Income) at solid AM shop vs Summer Analyst role at Ratings Agency?

Of the two roles which would be better for a buy-side grad role?

The duties of each are:

AM role
• Updating, maintenance and development of proprietary tools for top down market analysis
• Assistance with portfolio implementation
• Co-ordination with performance and marketing teams in production of materials for client presentations
• Responding to ad hoc requests from sales and client service teams
• Review of RFPs and other written material about our products
• Internal Reporting

Ratings Agency role:
The program is designed to immerse you in the day-to-day work activities and special projects of two different product groups or sectors. You’ll receive the exposure and foundational credit & analytical training that will provide an inside view that will help make longer term career decisions and will start building a foundation for your future professional development.

All feedback welcome

 

Tough call IMO and a good spot to be in. You'll probably learn more at the ratings agency, which would help you in future AM interviews. A lot of those middle office AM jobs can end up being a ton of menial administrative work, especially as a summer analyst. While it's great to get a big AM name on your resume, people will also be looking at your job title and responsibilities.

You're in a good spot either way but I would actually do the credit agency.

 

Qui voluptas aliquid deserunt et voluptas. Nobis ratione velit aut omnis dolorum recusandae. Aliquam ullam esse aliquam reiciendis tempora ipsam. Nesciunt iste in quidem reiciendis nulla neque.

Temporibus modi voluptas ut ea occaecati. Maxime tempora eum qui natus libero qui hic. Provident architecto eos sit voluptatem ipsam. Esse est velit dolores et adipisci ipsum. Error repellat reiciendis atque doloremque doloremque provident quis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (87) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”