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Theme of 2023

Recruiting within the fixed income and investment banking world over the last 9 years has seen its ebbs and flows. 2023 has been the epitome. In this short video, Brian Gallagher, Principal, Investment Banking at Travillian, describes industry trends, hirings, firings, and provides the number one reason candidates will want to join your firm. And also stay.

FIG Investment Banking, Calling Officer Hires

The 2nd quarter of 2024 was the best in two years for investment banks as stocks traded up on the narrative of capital markets reopening. According to a July article in the Financial Times, the five largest U.S. investment banks reported investment banking fees of $8.2B in the second quarter, which was a 40% increase over Q2 of 2023.

Navigating the Bonus Landscape: Insights, Predictions, and Strategies for 2023 and Beyond

In this featured post, we explore mid-year analyst bonuses, showcasing shifts in Analyst 1, 2, and 3 salaries, 2022 and 2023 bonuses. We offer early predictions for 2023 year-end bonuses and discuss indicators hinting at a more promising 2024.

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Fixed Income

We are focused on bringing a unique perspective based on in-depth market knowledge, competitor intelligence, and a proven track record of superior execution. ​

We’ve executed searches for Group Heads, Product Managers, Sales, Trading, Research, Balance Sheet Strategy, ALM, Public Finance Banking, Municipal Underwriting, and Debt Capital Markets.

Industry Coverage (Investors and Issuers)​

Our candidates have strong relationships with various Institutional and Middle-Market Investors, as well as Issuers, including but not limited to: Banks, Credit Unions, Money Managers, Insurance Companies, States and Municipalities, Corporations, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Pension Funds, Asset Managers, Mortgage Originators, FHLB’s, Retail, Family Offices, and RIA’s.​

Product Expertise:

Generalists as well as specialists in Taxable and Tax-Exempt Municipals, Investment Grade and High Yield Corporates, Government Bonds, Treasury, Interest Rate Derivatives, Securitized (ABS, CMBS, RMBS), CLO, CDO, CMO (non-agency and agency), MBS (non-agency and agency), and Brokered CD’s.​

Equities & Research

We have placed over 175 sell-side research and equity sales & trading professionals. In an era of shrinking margins, Travillian’s ability to attract the highest quality professionals that possess the skills and personal profile to excel is paramount.

Key Roles
  • Head of Equities
  • Director of Research
  • Head of Sales & Trading
  • Publishing Research Analyst
  • Equity Trader
  • Research Associate
Sell-Side Research:

We execute searches to identify small, mid and large cap Analysts and Research Associates. Targeted publishing Analyst candidates possess excellent fundamental research skills, an extensive following among institutional clients, strong relationships with company management teams and a clear understanding of how research drives revenue in today’s environment. For firms interested in putting the building blocks in place for the future, we pride ourselves on identifying talented young Analysts capable of excelling in all aspects of Sell-Side Research, as well as the most dedicated Research Associates.

Institutional Sales & Trading:

We recruit equity sales and trading professionals with a passion for personalized service and in-depth knowledge of financial institutions. Our candidates are proven professionals with a track record of executing complex transactions, distributing securities and providing institutional investor access to their financial institutions clients. These salespeople & traders have relationship with Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Pension Funds and Money Managers.


Investment Banking

More than ever before, recruiting and developing top-tier investment banking talent is critical to the sustained success of the practice. Travillian’s consultative approach, deep industry experience and emphasis on “storytelling” allows the Investment Banking search team to positively differentiate our client’s opportunity in the marketplace.

The end result:​ Best in Class Talent + Ideal Cultural Fit = A Happy, High Performing Team​. Utilizing this formula, we have successfully placed approximately 300 investment banking professionals at Global, Middle-Market and Boutique Investment Banks across the country.​

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