What are DCM exits/career path?

Outside of staying in banking, what is the potential career path or the top/covetted exits for DCM bankers? Does it make a difference if your DCM group is under the IBD vs S&T/GM umbrella?

The distinct areas I'm aware of are listed below, but please let me know if im missing anything:

  • Origination (Investment Grade & High Yield)
  • Syndication
  • LevFin
  • Structured / Asset Backed Securities
  • Sovereign, Supranational, and Agency (Generally within IG)
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