May 23, 2023

Career path of a credit analyst (fresh graduate)

 Context: just started the job as credit analyst at Moody's Investor Service. Studying a Masters in Finance right now (night classes / part time). Did 3 internships in blockchain, was lucky enough to be selected as they needed relevant knowledge. Work will involve quite a bit of thematic/macro research.

I am a total noob at this because my background slightly deviates from other students, and would like to ask seniors here how to best plan my career path ahead as a credit analyst. Typically where does one end up? Do people hop to other firms once every 2-3 years?

sorry for the basic questions, and I appreciate any comments, advice, or feedback you intelligent peeps can give. 

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Most people with credit ratings agencies background that I've known moved into credit risk or corporate banking roles at banks. Would recommend trying to go for a corporate banking role after a couple years in credit ratings as corporate banking pays a lot better than the agencies and have better exits (can move into IB, LevFin, DCM, Syndications, etc). 

 

Most people with credit ratings agencies background that I've known moved into credit risk or corporate banking roles at banks. Would recommend trying to go for a corporate banking role after a couple years in credit ratings as corporate banking pays a lot better than the agencies and have better exits (can move into IB, LevFin, DCM, Syndications, etc). 

thanks so much! I asked a few seniors as well and they mentioned that I shouldn't count on lateral transferring do those departments or fields you mentioned. Do you reckon it's best to instead do a few internships in relevant departments? (I can afford to do it because am still in Masters, but can also choose to be doing a full time job. not financially in a hurry) 

 

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