Rating Agency Group Selection

Hey everyone,

I had a question regarding group selection at a ratings agency-figured this forum was probably the right place. Firstly, I just wanted to know what the group selection process looks like for a full-time program at a CRA. From what little I've heard, at least at Moodys, Fitch and, S&P, the applications are generalist and you are placed after the training program ends. Is this correct? How much say do you have in the process? Secondly, I know there are a lot of different groups that cover vastly different assets, but are there a few groups that tend to have better/worse or more frequent exit opps? Obviously it makes sense to move to origination or investing in the product you covered, but are there any groups where this move tends to happen more often? There isnt an area that sticks out to me at the moment, more just looking to explore.

Just for background about myself I'm currently interning in AM on a sales desk, but am looking for something more technical for FT, and I know that the big CRAs have pretty big recruiting efforts out of UG.

Any help or general insight is appreciated!

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