structuring

I'm currently working on a open-source Python package that user can * Define deal attributes (fees/tranches/pools/waterfall rules) only in Python syntax * User can project the cashflow for fees/pool/accounts/bonds. * User can tweek the data ( tranche size, waterfall actions, any item in the deal )...

01 Nov 2022

Does anyone know what this group does, or about municipal structuring in general? What does a typical day look like in muni structuring?

12 Oct 2022

Hi everyone, I will begin my Master's in Financial Engineering/Financial Math/Computational Finance in the Fall and am very interested in working on a structured desk. My prior experience has heavily revolved around pricing exotic derivatives and structured products albeit not at a bank but still...

11 Jul 2022

Dear Monkeys, I've received a return offer to join full-time in a BB Structuring Desk (FX & Fixed Income). Is this position purely FO or a mix of FO-MO? In addition, how would S&T incoming analysts would prep themselves before joining the trading floor? I still have 1 semester left in college. Any...

10 Jan 2022

Hey Guys! I am getting closer and closer to job hunting time, since my studies are finished in roughly a year. I can see myself working in alot of different roles, but my interests currently lie in derivatives, structured finance and commodities (math background). Are there people here working in...

25 Jun 2021

Guys, I have just gotten an offer from a BB bank in their QIS structuring desk, which is mainly develop tradable indices using smart beta, alternative risk premia, etc. Seems like this is a new area that just becomes popular for the past 5 years and there are not too much discussions online. I am...

11 Mar 2021

Tomorrow I start my first rotation on an EM structured credit financing group, and I was wondering if anyone has worked in/currently work in a similar role. If so, can you describe some of the responsibilities of a junior member and any resources I can look as I familiarize myself last minute? The...

21 Jun 2020

Hi all, Looking for some careers advice, happy to help others with UK queries etc. A quick background: Undergraduate degree in Economics, Top 10 Uni, Grade: 1st (British grades: 3rd, 2:2, 2:1, 1st). Fairly quantitative degree, advanced calculus, linear algebra, stats, lots of econometrics, bit of BS...

26 Apr 2018

Hi all, Looking for some careers advice, happy to help others with UK queries etc. A quick background: Undergraduate degree in Economics, Top 10 Uni, Grade: 1st (British grades: 3rd, 2:2, 2:1, 1st). Fairly quantitative degree, advanced calculus, linear algebra, stats, lots of econometrics, bit of BS...

24 Apr 2018

Hello, I'm looking at a job offer for a securitizations (structuring) role. I'm coming from a corporate banking job right now. How do those compare in terms of quantitative skills necessary, and what would an average day look like in securitizations?

20 Apr 2018

Hi guys, My first post, I am looking for some advice and happy to offer what information I can in return. I am British, based in London interested in Structuring/Trading and wondering how to break in/whether I would even like it if I did. I understand Structuring is rather niche, but I do find what...

10 Apr 2018

Hi Guys, I'm new to all of this. I have studied a masters in Engineering, but have had an interest in trading so have had a go at it myself for the past few years. I have managed to finally get a summer internship in S&T in an investment bank and now have to rank preferences: Trading, Structuring,...

29 Jan 2017

I have heard that structuring role generally earns the highest in IB. Similar info can be found from here : investment-banking-salaries-and-bonuses-for-23-year-olds-and-40-year-olds-by-job (under efinancialcareers website) To clarify, structurers in an IB generally help customers to design a...

28 May 2016

I'm a senior in a top school in Asia graduating in 2016. I've grinded through school, networked like crazy and completed internships in consulting, VC and Asset Management. I have an MBB offer in Asia (think Singapore/KL/HK) and a BB Equity Structuring offer in London. I need to decide between the...

29 Nov 2015

Hi Guys, I have about a week to decide between these two offers. Base pay is exactly the same for both banks and don't much about bonuses in my region. I've heard that RSG at Barclays is the most profitable group so bonus would probably be higher. Any insights that could help me make my decision...

28 Sep 2014

Hi there,I'm a new member of this site. I'm an economics masters student in South Africa interested in getting onto a structuring desk. As you can imagine, structuring isn't that big in South Africa and its usually limited to equity-linked notes. I'm more interested in FX and interest rate...

08 Jun 2014

Ok so I was talking to a senior (from credit trading) about my interest in financial markets. At first I talked about the most hot shot role that most males in my school want to join - being a trader. He said trading is not as glamorous as it sounds. He said his traders come to work at 6.30am in the...

05 May 2013

Hello, WSO folks! Lately I've been reading a number of articles regarding complex products / derivatives designed by (in examples below) Deutsche Bank, Blackstone. Deutsche Bank AG (DBK) designed a derivative for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA at the height of the financial crisis that obscured...

10 Mar 2013

RBC GM- DCM VS BNP Paribas structuring? both are in NYC, SA offers Please tell me which one is better in terms of FT offer rate, placement etc

31 Jan 2013

I am confused about the three roles : structuring, securitization and strat.

15 Jan 2013

Hey guys, I'm trying to pick between 2 derivative structuring desks and was wondering if anyone in the industry could offer advice on which one seems more interesting. So one is an Equity Structuring (occasionally other products) desk that deals with US retail clients.The other is an FX structuring...

19 Jul 2012

Does anyone know where structurers actually sit at a BB? I understand they are part of the S&T team. Are they physically on the trading floor? do they sit on the trading desks? next to the sales people? or do they have their own set up? does it differ from firm to firm? I am starting on the hybrids...

15 Nov 2011

Hi everyone, I am looking for a graduate structuring role in the UK/ Hong Kong (would probably consider other places in Asia). I am just wondering how is the role being affected in the current economic environment (In terms of changes to the role and vacancies)? Thank you

11 Sep 2011

Hey, Just curious as to how feasible it is to break into FX Structuring (or any type of structuring at all) at a BB with excellent performance in a reasonably quantitative top MBA e.g Chicago Booth (Concentrations: Analytical Finance, Economics & Statistics) Is this transition possible for someone...

29 Jun 2011

I have an offer for a summer internship in Corporate commodites structuring at a top IB. It seems cool, but very different from trading ( or even more classic structuring) for which I was aiming. And its hard to tell if its something big or not. Does anyone know if thats a cool job i.e. not too much...

06 Feb 2011

Hello, Anyone have any info on structuring groups in Asset Management arms of BBs? It's my knowledge that they help create products to hedge different portfolio risks for institutional portfolios, but I could be slightly wrong. Seems like a good combo of structuring and pitching/sales. Just asking...

26 Jan 2011

Hi guys, I have a bit of an ethical decision I can't quite come to a decision on. This past summer, I completed an internship at a BB in the technology division (Comp Sci background). I received an offer at the end, but turned it down because I wanted to try my luck at an FO role. Afterwards, I...

10 Nov 2010

I'd appreciate some help with making the following choice: London FT offers for RBS rates structuring vs HSBC structuring & trading (rotational programme) My thoughts currently: Why RBS? Very strong in rates, at least in the UK. Really like the culture. Why not RBS? Previous uncertainty over...

05 Nov 2010

I was asked yesterday by someone interested in monetizing a several $billion CMO portfolio to raise funds. He is a family friend and doesn't know anything about structured products - but has a lot of experience in shipping and physical commodities. I have spent a summer on a structuring...

03 Oct 2010

Hi guys, I've devoted a good 6 years of my life to pursuing computing as a career. I never really put much thought into it, as I was always above average with computers, it seemed natural. I could do it, but I can't say I was ever massively excited by it. I recently finished interning at Credit...

05 Sep 2010

Hi, I've got an associate offer from a 2nd tier IB (RBS/bnpp/SocGen) in structuring in london and an analyst offer from a top consultancy (say McKinsey) in the asian emerging market country. The first position pays obviously more and seems to be more interesting, but I still can't figure out what...

29 Aug 2010

Hi. Which of the two exams would you recommend for structuring: FRM or CFA® ? (I am currently completing my MBA, and have an engineering background). Thank you in advance for your thoughts!

12 Aug 2010

Hi guys, Currently trying to gauge an offer in structuring for fund derivatives in UK @ Credit Suisse. I have 3 years exp and based in the US. What would be the base pay/sign-on/relocation cost package you think about? I was thinking about 60k/15k/5k in GBP. Any advice? Thx! D.

21 Jun 2010

Here is the deal, I have been on a structured products interview from an top bank. The bank used two different head-hunters, call A and B. I got throught round 1, round2 and went on the final round. The structured product consist of Sales, Trading and Structuring and was looking for 2 candidates....

18 Jun 2010

Looked through the forums and couldn't find a lot of info on Structuring. What do these guys exactly do and does anyone have a "day in the life" of a structurer. Am I able to switch to trading and how are exit opps (want to go to buy side/hedge fund later)? This is for SA, for full time I would hope...

11 Jun 2010

I realize that under the Sales & Trading umbrella there are many positions such as structuring, research, etc... excluding the salesmen and traders I know that structuring consists of sophisticated teams that create the products that the sales/trading teams needs/wants, and the research teams can do...

13 May 2010

Need help with a project I'm working on, a business plan for a competition. I basically need $2.5 mil to start the thing up and want to have a $1 mil loan and $1.5 VC. How the hell would a VC firm structure this investment, what % of the company would they typically want, etc. What ownership would...

27 Apr 2010

Hi, I have been interviewing with an investment bank (based in NY) for an experienced associate-level structuring position. The position will be in Florida, but will be a front office role. People on my team will get their 7s and 63s etc. The pay is a bit (~20%) lower than NY but the job market is...

31 Mar 2010

Wondering if anyone can offer advice for choosing a group to work for FT within mortgage trading (i.e. agency, non-agency, whole loans, CMOs, ARMs, etc.) I've been thinking about CMO Structuring because you get the opportunity to learn about mortgage derivatives inside out. However, I know that...

10 Feb 2010

I have a Global Markets interview with Nomura on Tues. What should I expect? I am interested in structuring and research as opposed to trading. What would be a good way to say why structuring and research as opposed to trading in which both are very quantitative?

06 Dec 2009

I'm aware of what the jobs entail. I'm curious of people's opinions. Everything else being equal, which job would you choose and why? Thanks.

03 Oct 2009

Hi All, So I was a Summer Analyst within Capital Markets at Citi, didn't get the offer because they thought that I would be a better fit for more technical/quantitative stuff so they are interviewing me next week for Structuring Full Time. Does anyone have any advice for Structuring interviews or...

08 Sep 2009

As I've an interview coming up, I'd appreciate if someone could shed some light on some possible technical questions related to FI structuring (especially pertaining to BNP). In addition, for those familiar with the strength of BNP in the FI business, which asset class(es) within FI are they...

19 Dec 2008

I got an interview coming up for this division. Does anyone have any idea what this group specifically does and what kind of interview questions they may ask me? I know that structuring deals with the creation, pricing, and execution of complex financial products, but would like to have more...

22 Oct 2008

I did a search on role of a structurer and the desired skillset. However all that I came across was a need for "excellent quant skills" and stuff in similar vein. To clarify, how much of quant knowledge are we considering? Is it maybe linear algebra, basic probability theory excel manipulations or...

10 Sep 2008