Desk Strat 2020 Offer

Hi everyone,

I recently obtained an offer to start full time as a desk strat at a mid-tier BB bank (i.e. NOT GS, JPM, MS). I will be entering directly out of undergrad, and was just curious as to what compensation for a first-year analyst should look like in this role. Additionally, what type of exit opportunities will exist in this role moving forward? Are systematic/quantitative HFs still interested in sell-side strats looking to make the transition to the buy-side?

Thanks for your time and Happy New Year.

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