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Barclays Graduate Program - Credit Research Analyst
Hello Everyone, A quick background on myself. I am an MBA student graduating soon. Worked 4 years at an institutional investor and then interned at a top credit shop during my MBA. I am writing this post to inquire about the graduate program at Barclays as I was just invited to interview for the...
PGIM Fixed Income Credit Research Full Time
Any insight on this program? See they're one of the few shops already hiring for full time and was curious how this role would stack up vs other top-tier AMs. I've heard PGIM has a good rep for fixed income, and given this is a front office buy side research role, I was wondering what the exit ops...
Seeking advice for Credit Risk at Top Tier BB (JPM/GS/MS)
Hello fellow chimps, recently got offered an FT analyst position at a top-tier BB (JPM/GS/MS) for their Credit Risk Analyst position. Roles and Responsibilities include: Performing necessary credit due diligence and analysis on borrowers and trading counterparties Reviewing and recommending for...
Designing my future career path after M&A, PE/VC and HY Credit Research
Hi everyone! I'm only 23 years old and still in college but I've managed to already get ~3 years of experience, having worked 1 year in corporate M&A for a large company with a very active dealflow + 1 year in small Private Equity/Venture Capital fund (it was more VC than PE in terms of company...
ALM vs Fund Manager Research Exit Opps
I want to go into trading but also have an interest in credit research specifically, with the goal to break into the buy-side. Ideally a HF Which area is the better option? I know that with ALM I can move into ALM section at a bank then move into trading (spoke with someone who's done it, although...
JPM NYC IB or PIMCO Credit Research?
Coming out of an MBA and am looking to make a choice here. Any thoughts on work/life balance, comp, exit opps, and what would look better on a resume? I think I understand the IB value prop, but PIMCO seems to be kind of a black box.
Credit Research Investment Ideas
I am not in banking or buyside (previously was) and I am preparing for a credit research analyst interview at a performing credit fund. I am hoping to have interviews with a few other performing credit funds as well. As I go through the interview process, I am trying to put together an investment...
Research Associate Interview Coming Up - Advice, Tips, Etc
Hi! I have an upcoming final round interview this Tuesday for a research associate role at a BB (think GS, JPM, MS). It's about an hour and a half with three different 30-minute interviews with various research associates, research analysts, and heads of research. I would be doing municipal credit...
Has your Analyst ever called BS on a Company?
Recently started on a sell side research desk and was wondering if anyone's lead analyst calls bullshit on management when they're selling nonsense/ adjusting the shit out of everything. Would love to hear any stories of a confrontation or how those interactions tend to go.
SS Investment Grade Credit Research?
Considering an opportunity in sellside credit research on the investment/high grade side. Just curious if anyone has thoughts on SS credit research and particular the IG side? Seems to me like you are covering the same names as the equity guys so theres less room to add value outside of cap...
Need advice.. from big 4 TAS to credit research?
Hello. I'm a senior at a big 4 transaction service/FDD. I have 1.5 years experience in TAS and 2.5 years previously in big 4 audit. I received an offer to do credit research at a medium-sized asset management company. I'm just quite bored with the accounting and quasi-legal work (reviewing tons of...
Need advice.. from big 4 TAS to credit research?
Hello. I'm a senior at a big 4 transaction service/FDD. I have 1.5 years experience in TAS and 2.5 years previously in big 4 audit. I received an offer to do credit research at a medium-sized asset management company. I'm just quite bored with the accounting and quasi-legal work (reviewing tons of...
How often will I have to listen to earnings calls and what should I listen for (sentimentally)?
Keeping up with the news is (of course) a huge part of the work being done as an analyst or associate, but how often is that just listening in and taking notes on an earnings call? They present essential information but I wonder about the difference in getting that information updated in models and...
Buyside Credit Research Report Sample
I have applied for a Fixed Income Analyst position in a Bond fund and I recently got asked to put together a write-up or research report on a high-quality corporate issuance of my choice as part of the application. My background is as a credit analyst in Corp. Banking, so I am familiar with the...
Restructuring vs Credit Research for DD HF
Which of the two best prepares you for a career in distressed debt investing at a hedge fund? I'm aware both backgrounds usually end up in DD HFs but if you had a choice between the two coming out of college, which would you prefer?
Feeling underprepared for full-time research role
Hi everyone, I accepted a role at a boutique AM that focuses only on corporate high yield debt as a research associate. I was surprised at how high-level the technical aspects of the interview process were, as this firm is small enough where they don't have a formal training process as they don't...
Thoughts on Credit Research rankings in the street?
Fortunate enough to land a Credit Research analyst role for SA 2020 at a BB in NYC . Was wondering what the rankings are for credit research in terms of exit ops/prestige/pay among BB's/EB's/MM' etc. The role is basically ER but for Credit, looking at corps, govies, CDS's and other Fixed income...
Muzinich & Co. - Info/Thoughts?
Was wondering if anyone could give any information on Muzinich & Co. From what I can gather it looks like they're a corporate credit fund that focus on a variety of credit strategies (high yield, long/short, emerging markets, investment grade, private markets, etc.) (no distressed/special sits...
Credit or Equity Research at Barclays (London)
Hey folks, I received 2 offers for the Research summer internship at Barclays in London - one from equity and the other from credit research. Now I'm familiar with the differences between the 2 and I'm pretty confident I'll end up choosing Credit Research for the following reasons: * Barclays is...
credit research at JPM and other banks in Columbus, Ohio
Hi all, Does anyone here have any experience or info they could share about fixed income at JPM there? Talked to an alum who works there and he told me that JPM does a third of all their fixed income trading through Columbus (the only other two locations being NYC and London, I was shocked) and...
Moody's vs. medium-sized bank
I have an offer from SEB, a large Swedish bank, famous nationally but rather unknown internationally, and from Moody's. The role at the SEB is Investment Management Trainee, at Moody's it's "Associate Analyst". Moody's has the name, but the bank's job might be more relevant, considering that I plan...
Credit Research to Private Debt / Direct Lending
Hi everyone, I am currently working as a Credit Research analyst for a very large family office. We invest on global bonds industry generalist. We tend to invest mainly on investment grade and crossovers bonds, but we do some high yield on opportunistic basis. The analysis is fundamental-driven,...
Credit Research - Strategy
Hi, I have an interview coming up for the Credit Research - Strategy desk. I'm not really sure what the role entails and I was wondering if anyone knows what the role might involve. I imagine that you don't focus on fundamental company credit analysis like you do in standard Credit Research. I guess...
Vanguard investment role: Good place to learn?
Hi All, Looking for opinions on Vanguard career development potential. Do investment roles in credit research, fixed income investment teams in Vanguard provide not-so-good / good / great learning opportunities? Anyone know or have been an investment professional in Vanguard? If so, can you comment...
Municipal Credit Pitches
Any advice on preparing a municipal bond pitch? I know the muni market well, but more from the banking side. How similar to a pitch for corporates?
Experienced IB Associate Looking to Break Into Buy-Side ER/CR
Hey all, In the coming months, I will be actively pursuing a position in either equity research or credit research. I have been a frequent reader and poster on this forum and would like some feedback from individuals on the plan I have laid out and whether there are other recommendations. I...
Mizuho Corporate Research Division Americas
Does anyone have insight into the following role? Is this a proper Credit Research department? What should I expect for a salary here? I would be coming in as either an AVP or VP: About the Corporate Research Division Americas Department: The Corporate Research Division Americas Department (CRDA) is...
Research Internship Advice
I received a general Research offer a few weeks ago (will figure out if it is for equity or credit when the internship begins along with the sector...), but I was wondering of some of the responsibilities of interns in Research. I've heard a lot of an intern's performance is based on his or her...
Q&A : 1st year associate sell-side credit research at BB in London
Hi All, I've been lurking around WSO for a very long time, and a lot of the information on this website had a big impact on helping me land where I am today, so I thought I'd give back and provide advice to anybody who wants to find out more about research in general and more specifically credit...
1st round Credit Ratings firm interview, what should I expect?
Got an interview for a "big 3" ratings firm, what kind of questions should I expect? Technical or mainly fit? Background: applied sciences, 3.9/4.2 GPA, interested in finance but probably lack the technical knowledge compared to business/finance majors! Any help/opinions welcome!
Where to find Credit Research Report
Guys, I am currently working on a bond pitch. May I know where can I find some sell-side credit research report? Much appreciate any info!
Real Estate Corporate Credit Research to Real Estate
Hi guys, I'm currently in a corporate credit research role for a CRE financing/securitization firm for the past 2 years. My firm is one of the biggest in terms of AuM with over $XXXbln AuM currently. My questions are: (1) what are my chances of getting into let's say an acquisitions, REITS, or REPE...
DebtWire Credit Research
Hey everyone, Realize this forum is for Equity Research, but I feel like this is the most appropriate place for this question. Just wondering if anyone had any information on DebtWire and their Distressed Credit Research Platform. I came across a job posting for them for a Distressed Debt Analyst...
Credit Research Reports?
Does anyone know where I can find a sample?
Credit vs. Equity Research
What are some of the key differences between the two? Obviously the security being valued is different, but I imagine you would still be looking at the strength of the company and looking at the same financial statements, etc. Wondering because I enjoy ER , but have some opportunities for credit...
LevFin vs Restructuring vs HY Credit Research for Distressed Debt HF
For someone looking to work at a DD HF , which is the best career path in terms of: - Hours - Learning opportunities - Ease of transition into HF
Well deserved thank you to WSO!
Afternoon monkeys, I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone on this sight who has given me good, and sometimes harsh advice. I just graduated from a very small private school with a 3.5 GPA, decent internship experiences and hardly any connections. I've had quite a few interviews,...
Sources for IG Fixed income reading
Hello everyone, I just wanted to see if anyone knows of any good sources or blogs for reading up on daily investment grade fixed income news. Mainly in regards to research. Perhaps something similar to this? http://www.distressed-debt-investing.com/
Help on CRA interview
Hi all, I have an upcoming interview at one of the big 3 CRA's. Can someone with Credit research/risk interview experience give me some highlights to focus on? Fit questions aside please; I just want an idea of the kind of technicals I may need to really pinpoint. Thanks a ton
Big 4 corporate finance FT to Credit Research internship
Hi guys, The title speaks for itself..I'm just wondering what you would do in my position. I'm working in corporate finance (full time position) and enjoying it... however I've always wanted to work in research. I've received an offer for a 1 year internship as "credit research analyst" at a top...
CR vs ER
Hey everyone, So I've been doing some reading on credit research and have a few questions for anyone familiar with that area of expertise on mainly the sell side; however all inputs are welcome. In equity research , the way I understand it is that an analyst "rates" an equity (buy,sell,hold,etc.)...
Need help on recruitment season
I have just graduated from college about 1 year ago currently working in the Treasury department of a major bank in Canada doing some valuation work. I want to move toward credit or equity research roles. However, I believe it is much harder to transition into equity research than debt research. I...
Fixed Income Credit Research Analyst - Interview help
Hey all, So i have an interview on monday for a Credit Research Analyst in a Fixed Income department that works with Corporate bonds and some lev. finance portfolios. The role involves some fundamental credit and relative value analysis on the debt securities. it also makes some reccomendations...
Credit Research Questions
Is there anybody here who is in credit research? I am specifically looking at equity research versus credit research. The ins, outs, advantages, pay scale, etc. I have some more questions that I can PM/email you.
Research: Does MA thesis matter?
Hi all, I'm plotting my summer. Feel free to stab at anything below. I applied for every SA position under the sun (yes, I know, I should be more specific next time) after being relatively late in the game in terms of deadlines for research positions. So, After a final interview for a BB IBD (is it...
Summer Internship Resume/Recruiting questions
Ok, just a couple recruiting questions... 1. Should I put the specified area I'm trying to get an internship in on my resume or talk about it in my cover letter? I think the resume makes it easier at first glance, but I've also heard this is a bit tacky. 2. Can you get an internship in credit...
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