As much the three hosts of Another Fine Mezz love talking about deals, this episode is dedicated to the people who make them happen. At the start of a new year, some of our listeners may be thinking about the next steps in their careers, while others are looking to grow their teams.

We are very pleased that Edward James, structured finance recruiter and founder of RCQ Associates, agreed to sit down with Victoria and chat about his expectations for job opportunities and compensation in 2024.

But of course, George and Victoria can not resist a bit of market chat. The ABS market is finally back with some activity — including one deal that makes a reporter sing. In CLO world, spreads might not be getting tighter but they are getting more interesting.

Sadly, Tom was on a plane to Las Vegas for this recording, while the (fun) chaos of SFVegas 2024 saw the podcast edited somewhat slowly too.