Asset-backed securities investment banking exits?

Based on previous WSO threads, here are some potential exit opportunities from an asset-backed securities (ABS) investment banking role:

1. Private Credit Funds: Many professionals transition to private credit funds, focusing on debt investing, including loans and other credit instruments.
2. Hedge Funds: Specifically, those with a focus on credit, such as CLOs (Collateralized Loan Obligations), direct lending, and distressed debt.
3. Private Equity: Some analysts and associates move into private equity, leveraging their experience in structured finance and securitization.
4. Corporate Development: Opportunities in corporate development roles, where you can apply your skills in analyzing and structuring deals.
5. Other Investment Banking Roles: Transitioning to other areas within investment banking, such as leveraged finance or capital markets.
6. Treasurer or CFO Roles: At more senior levels, exits can include treasurer or CFO roles within corporations.
7. Business School: Pursuing an MBA to further broaden career opportunities.

These exits are supported by insights from various WSO discussions, highlighting the diverse paths available to those with experience in asset-backed securities.

Sources: Asset-Backed Finance & Capital Markets Exit Ops from BB, Asset Management exit options vs Investment Banking, BB Corporate Banking Exit Opps?, Asset Management vs Investment Banking for exit opps into value-based hedge funds, Exit opps for Structured Finance/Securitization?