Buyside credit research to levfin banking

Howdy banking degens. Currently 1.5y into buyside credit research in high yield and leveraged loans straight out of UG. Been starting the process of trying to get into credits funds: DL, hairy DL, L/S credit and stressed/distressed. But feel it would be much easier with some levfin banking experience. How feasible would it be to lateral into a levfin desk, and would anyone take me at the ASO level vs AN or not possible as I don’t have any IB experience.

Welcome any thoughts.

3 Comments
 

Haven’t seen many people make this move (mainly because most people stay on the buyside instead of going to the sellside) but it is definitely possible.

Honestly if you’re covering HY you should be able to make the move anyways. I’m an analyst on the buyside and often get hit up by HH’s for L/S credit roles. For distressed investing, I’d argue restructuring/debt advisory would place you better to transition.

 

Yeah at LO and I agree that l/s is more accessible. But really would love to gun for stuff more in the stressed/distressed space. Also agree that RX would be better than levfin.

Thanks for the input. Did you do banking before current seat?

 
Most Helpful

Nihil iste itaque amet molestias consequatur. Explicabo in cumque optio magnam.

Qui est eum deserunt error. Nostrum rerum pariatur dolores quidem sed aperiam. Ut quam veniam perspiciatis. Asperiores atque tempora eaque quos. Eum provident officiis ea. Adipisci minima dignissimos saepe omnis voluptatem esse cupiditate corrupti.

Beatae possimus nesciunt dicta accusamus atque. Voluptatem aspernatur deleniti laboriosam voluptas quidem libero odio. Facilis odit sed necessitatibus dolor accusantium quis. Velit velit fuga itaque ut dolorem fugit et.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
  • JPMorgan No 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (15) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (79) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
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...”