Hey anyone has advice on fixed income execution trader in a buy side firm? Sizable firm, good team, very low pay, okay wlb, been here for a year and working for 4 years in total, was sales/ small firm analyst before. Though trading is fun, but can’t think of executing orders for another 10 years. Trying to get on track of fixed income analyst - am doing some research in my spare time for my team now. What do you think of trader to analyst? Any good advice or same concerns? Appreciate any cmts!

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I feel like a lifeco who buys Cmbs and other fixed income products could be a good fit

Appreciate your reply! LifeCo is a good option indeed

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