What does Financial Strategy/Risk Solutions do in an investment bank? Where do they sit - Markets or IBD?

Hi guys,

Just curious - what does a financial strategy desk at an IBD do? Not sure if it's classified under Markets/ IBD.

Could anyone shed some light? Saw some threads previously but would love to get an update on the business and what it's like!

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