Aug 17, 2026

Years to MD in opportunistic credit?

How long does it take for someone to go from entering the industry to MD in opportunistic credit? I get that some people never make it; excluding those, for people who do make it, how long does it take on average / what’s the range?

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Years to MD in opportunistic credit?