SuperDay Equity Research vs IBD
I'm new to the recruiting process and have been searching for info on superday for a summer associate equity research process. The superday for a BB is next friday and I was wondering if the questions they ask will be different from an IBD Superday. The only info they gave me was that I need to be able to discuss my views on a stock. Using the search I've found a bunch of info on what happens during an IBD interview but haven't been able to find much on Equity Research. I've pulled together macro economic info, industry info, product line growth, DCF model, EV/EBIDTA comps with competitors, metric anlalysis with competitors. Was wondering if the BS, what are you three great strength type questions are done with and this is mostly a technical type interview.
If any has any additional info so I can continue and prepare myself as much as I can?
Thanks in advance to everyone.





Think you have done
Think you have done sufficient research on your part. ER is always the most difficult in my opinion - it's IBD (valuations) +S&T (stock pick, market views) combined. So yea, know your technicals, read the WSJ and be sure to be able to pitch a few stocks - buy/sell (and do not forget the valuations for those).
Some questions that always pop up, assuming u are undergrad, is whether you have plans for MBA/what do you see yourself in 3-5 years. Also why ER not banking/S&T.
Good luck for your interview!
I'm actually in B school from
I'm actually in B school from a non-target in the EU but consistently ranked among the best in EU. I went to b school for a career change where I spent 5 years at a bio tech in FP&A and now trying to make the switch to capital markets.
Thanks for the tips ad alta!
Definitely pull in some sick
Definitely pull in some sick healthcare / biotech game on your long ideas.
I have interviewed equity analyst positions buyside but it's same process- the sophistication of the investment idea should be pretty high (these were undergrads so I'd imagine even more for MBA). Since ER writes a lot of sell side reports so being super eloquent will be paramount as well
Definitely try to talk about leadership and owning your work, owning your mistakes - and just being your own man instead of some mindless follower