What's structured financing like?
How does structured financing compare to traditional IB?
Terms of Culture, Comp, Hours and exit oops/prestige?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, structured finance is a fascinating field. It involves complex financial instruments like ABS (Asset-Backed Securities) or CLO (Collateralized Loan Obligations). It's a unique role that requires a deep understanding of financial structures and markets.
Comparing it to traditional Investment Banking (IB), here are some key points:
Culture: - Structured finance teams are often smaller, which can lead to a more tight-knit culture. - The work can be more specialized and technical compared to some traditional IB roles.
Compensation: - Pay at the analyst level is similar to traditional IB, according to some WSO threads.
Hours: - The hours in structured finance can be less demanding than traditional IB, providing a better work-life balance.
Exit Opportunities/Prestige: - Exit opportunities can be somewhat niche given the specialized nature of the work. However, roles in areas like structured credit hedge funds or investment management within the same asset class are potential paths. - In terms of prestige, it may not have the same broad recognition as traditional IB, but within the finance industry, it's respected for its complexity and the specialized skill set it requires.
Remember, these are general observations and can vary depending on the specific role and firm.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/structured-finance-outlook-and-exit-opportunities?customgpt=1, Which Offer? IBD Originations: Structured Finance or Public Finance?, Exposure&Exit opportunity JPM structured Equity Financing, What is corporate banking?, Exit opps for Structured Finance/Securitization?
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