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Help prepping for a fixed Income Research Summer Analyst interview
I am not sure where to start. I have an interview coming up and I have no idea where to begin prepping. I am in my final year of university so I don't really have any practical work experience. The summer rotational program I applied to gives exposure to markets across foreign exchange, government...
Evaluating options
Which offer would you guys take between Alliance Bernstein, Neuberger Berman, Credit Suisse Credit Investment Group, and Prudential for a high-yield research internship? Aside from PIMCO, TCW, and Double Line, what are some other top active FI managers? Thanks
Fixed Income vs Equities Analyst personal trading restrictions
Does anyone know anything about personal trading account restrictions for fixed income analysts versus equities analysts? Would equities analysts have a greater likelihood of being imposed with greater restrictions for their personal trading? Also, is personal forex trading regulated for investment...
How boring is Fixed Income Analyst / PM in Emerging Market?
So i'm in emerging market and want to go for Fixed income path because better work life balance than equity I'm initially expecting that FI AM also plays with HY Bond, but turns out here all PM allowed to buy is IG bond The perception is IG bond is boring, but my thinking is but i'm in Emerging...
Why do funds and asset managers seem to hire the sketchiest recruiters?
As per the title, question for you guys: why is it when I get hit up on LinkedIn for a role from what usually ends up being a fairly sizeable and legit fund ($10B+) or asset manager ($100B+) it's always some random recruiter that's not affiliated with any of the well known agencies? Lately it's been...
Private Placements
Hello, I am a current private placement analyst at an insurance company (ie AIG, Prudential, New York Life). What are some of the exit opportunities for an analyst coming out of a rotational / analyst program like these?
SQL, Excel VBA, or other suggested skill(s) for trading fixed-income (CMBS or EM)
For the traders out here, what technical skill(s) are you realizing is a game changer and will be a must-have skill for up and coming traders? Feel free to include skills you too are currently learning, hiring for, or just wish had learned. I'm currently back office of a firm that manages AUM ~$100B...
Fixed Income AM middle office analyst
I have an upcoming interview with a BB for a fixed income AM middle office analyst role. Not to sure what middle office for Fixed income AM at a BB would do and how would someone go about trying to get into front office from middle office in a year or 2? Anyone have any experience with such role and...
Fixed Income Strategy Analyst at BB - will this class be useful?
Hi everyone, college junior who will intern within Fixed Income Strategy (Research) at a BB in 2019. (My team is within markets; not asset management. Please excuse if this is not the right forum for this. ) They haven't told me which exact desk I'll be placed on. Everyone in my team has advanced...
AM internship to Fixed Income role
I will be interning at a small AM that deals specifically with credit markets/debt in Chicago this summer. I'm wondering if i could possibly leverage this opportunity to work in a fixed income analyst role in the future? It is my first internship and my goal is to eventually move into an analyst...
Schroder Fixed Income Analyst Interview Questions
Landed an interview with Schroder Investment Manager NA for the Fixed Income analyst position. If anyone has been in a similar role elsewhere, what are some standard interview questions that I could be asked on: -phone interview -first round -superday Any and all help is welcome. Thanks in advance!
Job Search Help: Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst
Hey all - Without getting into my background, I'm looking to enter a position as fixed income portfolio(s) analyst. I'm located in New York. Obviously the above position is pretty broad, but I'm trying to get a good idea of all possible firms that would have a position like this. While I understand...
Fixed Income Analyst in a Regional Bank's PWM/broker dealer arm?
I saw a posting for a fixed income analyst at a regional bank (think 25-50B), in their wealth arm. The wealth arm has ~5B AUM and the position reports to the head of FI , who in turn reports to the CIO. It's an experienced hire role, both fundamental and relative value research. Any one have any...
Fixed Income vs Equity Research Analyst Career
I’m an engineer pursuing an MBA at a top US university and have also completed CFA Level 3. I’m looking to break into investment management and trying to decide between Fixed Income (FI) and Equity research. Although this is not still set in stone, I would like to obtain a good clarity about...
Leveraged Fixed Income: ER
Are fixed income analysts in a better position to be poached by hedge funds than other types of ER analysts? Is there any prejudice in how they select from the ER pool? Also, which BBs have the best fixed income groups? And is there ever a spillover from strictly ER fixed income to fixed income...
Aswath Damodaran version of fixed income
Hi, I am looking for fixed income study materials similar to Aswath Damodaran's corporate finance or Valuation. I would really appreciate your feedback. Ultimately I just want to try fixed income research/ trading . Thanks
Credit Suisse Fixed Income Asset Finance Summer Analyst
Is anyone familiar with Credit Suisse 's Fixed Income Asset Finance division? I have a first round interview with them next week and was hoping someone could shed some light on both the division and how similar fixed income interviews are to S&T interviews in terms of technicals. Thanks.
Fixed Income BB
Hey I've been a long time lurker on this site and finally decided to make an account after getting a job in Fixed Income Sales for a BB . I was placed on FX, but wondering what you guys think of that desk vs others. Also, what is comp like moving forward (Associate, VP, Director)? Thanks for your...
Fixed Income Intern. What to expect?
I will be working as a summer analyst in fixed income this summer and know very little. I have a few weeks to prepare and was hoping for some advice on what to expect and how to get ready. To give some background it is a 3rd party asset manager with about 300b AUM. Thanks in advance.
Managing Disposible Income
Quick question for you guys with a couple of years of salary under your belt. What do you do with your excess salary and bonus. I'm looking for ideas as to where to put my money for longer term income generation, getting 2% in a current account just doesn't do it for me. Looking for something closer...
Entry requirements for a debt market analyst?
Hi all, I'm a student now and willing to be a debt market analyst when I graduate. I have some basic questions about this job: 1. What are the requirements for entry and advancement as a debt market analyst? 2. What is the possible promotion path/opportunity for an entry level analyst? 3. What is a...
Question on relative value of bonds
Hi guys, I am seeking some clarification on how buy-side credit analysts value corporate bonds. My understanding is that the process involves the following: 1) Construct a spot rate curve with spot rates for the maturities of each coupon and principal payment; 2) If the bond is option-free solve for...
career advices
do you think that having 2 years of previous fixed income structuring experiences and some 5 years of risk management expereinces(market & credit) since then, still have a chance to come back to front-office or work as a portfolio manager? Or the only reasonable perspective is to stay in risk for...
wellington portfolio analyst
Can anyone shed any light on this position? Is it FO? How it would compare to a jr research analyst position? Good step toward a PM role? Thanks. --- Requisition Number: 725211 Job Title: Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst Functional Area: Investment Management Location: Boston Minimum Years Experience...
Advice: Fixed Income Research Intern -> IB Internship
Hello friends, I'm currently a fixed income research intern with MM bank, focusing on high-yield corporate issuers. What advice would you give to me to leverage my FI research internship experience to get an IB internship in summer 2012? Just to add on, from the information and networking I've done...
Back of the House to the Front of the House
Hey guys sorry to post in ER but here is the deal. I am in a back office internship, have networked my way into a possible interview for fixed income RA. I have a few months to prepare, but looking for some feedback on my plan. Have taken Portfolio Analysis/ Investment Management and various other...
Fixed Income Research
I was recently talking to a hedge fund manager about career paths and the qualities he looks for in hiring analysts for his fund. Before the conversation, I had always discounted fixed income research as a career stepping stone. However he made an interesting comment about fixed income research...
Can anyone give me advice for a fixed income analyst
Can anyone give me advice on this. As a fixed income analyst what is the career path? If you like it ,do you move up in responsibility and to what? In IB having been there I know it is analyst then Associate, VP etc or out to maybe PE or industry but I need to have a idea of what happens and what...
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