CS Trading Desk Pre-2008

Hey all, quick question for any of the old-heads (sorry) on here. An acquaintance of mine worked in structured products trading at Credit Suisse up until '08, and I'm interested in the group's prestige from the viewpoint of a trader at a different bank. Just looking to get a different perspective and appreciate any insight

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