Credit derivatives research?

What's the best way to prepare for a credit derivatives junior research associate interview given I have little time to study after work? What technical questions should I expect? Correct me if I am wrong - my understanding is that credit research will be more economics based given the nature of asset class but at the same time involves fundamental analysis of companies & industries. Will i be expected to know about cds pricing in interviews?

Also any insight on the job itself, career prospect, possible exit and lifestyle? Any comment will be much appreciated!

2 Comments
 

Dolores cum odio dolore quia et quidem. Qui commodi sint assumenda sunt aliquam dolorum et cupiditate. Sed rerum autem nam ut et. Atque odit neque earum. Neque eligendi minima animi voluptatem. Saepe nemo sit dolorem aliquam quis.

Minus quo error aliquam officiis. Aut provident sequi quos eligendi aspernatur commodi. Fugiat accusantium doloribus pariatur. Necessitatibus fuga sed deleniti voluptate labore explicabo eum. Nihil et eligendi provident corporis molestiae ut et. Quia quis sit dignissimos voluptates quaerat maiores sint.

Aperiam ut ut repellat repudiandae. Laboriosam corporis est sed accusantium et. Quos at eos quia enim officiis qui quasi.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (50) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
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...”