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What can I do to make my resume stand out?
I am a rising sophomore at a semi-target/target school. Unfortunately, I do not have an internship this summer. So, in an attempt to use my spare time wisely, I've been reading tons of stock trading books, and I've developed a strong interest in equity research and trading. Are there any projects or...
Equity Research training courses?
Could anybody recommend me some equity research training courses? Thank you in advance :)!
How beneficial is Martin Shkreli's course for a novice? (Financial Modeling/Valuation)
I'll be attending college in the fall and wanted to get a head start and learn financial modeling and valuing companies. Are Martin Shkreli's videos on YouTube ( ) a good resource for me to learn modeling and valuating a company? It seems to be helping and I am understanding what he says and I...
Starting career at a FOF doing Investment Research or a propriety networks firm (like Guidepoint Global) research associate?
I am just graduating college and have found I am very interested in pursuing a career in buyside or sellside equity research . But, I have found it to be difficult to find/get a job doing equity research right out of college. Thus I am currently looking at starting a career at a FOF doing Investment...
Moving From Equity Research to Investment Banking and vice versa
Hi Guys, So one thing I've been really trying to figure out is Equity Research or Investment Banking. I interned for 6 months in Equity Research and loved it and am studying for CFA . I loved the process, and consider myself not too quantitative and can give presentations/talk to people well. I...
Small Boutique IB or BB Wealth Management
Hi Guys, So I'm caught in a bit of a dilemma. I am coming from a non-target school, graduating in a couple of weeks with Finance degree, 1st gen college student. Didn't do BB summer internship, but I went overseas and worked at a 2B+ hedgefund as an equity analyst for summer internship (they only...
How does HK IB recruiters see MBB/tier 2 consulting intern experience in resume screening?
Hi, I graduated from a last tier target school for BB and have two consulting experience ( one in MBB one in tier 2 ), with CFA L2 cleared. if i apply to FT IB job (either IBD or ER ) in HK BB and boutique, whats the prob of pass resume screening? thanks a lot!
Structuring vs Equity Research
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At the risk of sounding like an idiot....
I consider myself fairly "tech savvy," but for the life of me I can't figure this out... Is there any way to print a 10-k (or q, for that matter) such that it "fits-to-page" on an 8.5x11? I read a lot of financial reports and every time I download and print one from Edgar, there is a page break...
GfK Boutique Research
Does anyone have familiarity with GfK, particularly their boutique research group? My understanding is that they lay the supply and demand, pricing, and other market data ground work for buy side clients on highly specific sub sectors/products, like packaged meats or wearable media. I am curious as...
Break into Equity Research- Just Graduated from University (No Experience)
Hi Guys, I just recently graduated from a russel group university, achieving a 2:1, and currently enrolled to take the CFA level 1 in June 2017. I do not have any work experience, I am currently reading books about value investing and the industry to help form a bigger picture and gain familiarity...
Equity analyst made redundant, Masters degree in September
Hi everyone, I recently got made redundant 1.5 yrs in equity research based in London. I applied to grad school (LSE and Imperial) for finance masters and should begin in September. I have 6 months till I start school, so I'm thinking I should find some work to do. I have been applying for various...
2 Final Interviews: Commercial banking vs. Equity Research
Hey guys, I'm looking for a little bit of advice, I'm a recent graduate and currently interviewing for my first FT job. My internship experience was mostly buy-side ER and I really enjoyed it and could see myself going forward in either the buy or sell side. I have 2 final round interviews one is a...
MS Wealth Management ?
I recently got an internship offer from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, NJ office.Non-target school finance and business analytical master degree. I will graduate this May and I have studied for CFA , FRM. I want to land a job at Asset Management company and I know MS has investment management.I'm...
Equity Research vs. Due Diligence
If you had 2 offers: 1) Equity Research Associate- Sell Side- at Susquehanna International Group (SIG) or 2) M&A Advisory Due Diligence Senior at Deloitte ( not the corporate finance group) Which one would you take and why?
Jobs leading to sell side ER
If you're unable to get a research position, out of undergad, what entry level jobs could lead into ER , on the sell side?
Analysts...Help me figure this out
Its evidently clear that famous large cap stocks (Apple, Google etc) have many analysts (on both sides) covering them and they also happen to have the most daily trade volume on average. All these companies started small and gradually grew, attracting more analysts and investors over time. I came...
EQR in Ohio
Fellow monkeys- If you're looking to break into finance does it make sense to move *outside *of the major finance hubs like NYC , SF, London, etc.? I think it certainly matters for banking/trading/etc but I'm curious how much it matters for Equity Research? If you're spending your days going through...
ER Internship Interview
Hi, I just scheduled a phone interview on an ER internship, what questions should I prepare? thanks.
Advice - BVal vs Audit for ER
Hello Monkeys, I recently received an offer for a boutique IB on the business valuation side. The role includes utilizing DCF and multiples models for fairness opinions, employee stock option plans (ESOP) valuation, purchase price allocation, and goodwill impairment. The bread and butter is 409a...
So, I've failed, so far...
Hey guys, So I've been trying to get into finance/investment banking/ equity research for quite some time. I have an undergrad in econ and a master of accountancy from a CSU that isn't too high on anyone's radar. I think I've hit the point to where I can admit that I've failed and I will continue to...
Let's Talk Hydrocarbons
I have seen a growing number of posts devoted to the Oil & Gas arena, in some form or fashion, and thought it would be entertaining to bring these thoughts together in a comprehensive discussion setting. So let's talk O&G and all things related. Whether you're in the industry in some capacity, you...
How do I-bankers or consulting firms view UPenn College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students
I want to break into either consulting or I-banking. Trying to decide which school is the best fit to break into consulting or I-Banking. Do most firms see PennLPS like Columbia? A lot of my friends from Columbia have broken into investment banking. Just curious.
Writing Sample interview? -equity research positions at boutique healthcare IB
Hi all, I just did phone interviews with a few people in the equity research team at Leerink Partners. They said to conduct the next round by sending candidates materials to complete a writing sample in a few hours. Any idea what it might be? I have done research report for biotech equity research...
MA Econ worth pursuing?
I am a current Finance and Econ double major at a semi-target business school with a 3.9+ GPA. I have the chance to go for a MA in Economics by adding a fifth year. It will be affordable/quick ($15,000-ish, 1 year) but is outside the university's business school (so nowhere near semi-target). I can...
Who are your smartest clients?
This is a question towards people who have been working in equity research already and interact with clients. Among the clients that you know or believe outperform their benchmarks, how different are their viewpoints and questions versus the rest of your clients? Different clients have different...
Lateral Move in ER from Minneapolis to NYC
I'm currently working as a pricing strategy analyst in tech industry in SF and I'm looking to move to equity research. After a lot of networking for the past 6 months, I've been so far offered a job in a small boutique in Minneapolis but still have difficulties to persuade larger MM firms in New...
Need help on writing style.
My English is not good. However, I can find, learn and practice grammer and functuation rules online. What I want to ask is more about vocabulary and writing style. So here are the questions: 1. What should be the balance of reading and writing, 50/50? Sometimes it feels like I'm all the time...
Are signing bonuses typical in Equity Research?
I am interviewing with MM equity research shops (think Blair, RBC , Jefferies, etc.) for a Research Associate position and I am curious if there is typically a signing bonus involved for this type of position. If so, what is a typical/average signing bonus and when would it be paid? I have been...
GIR Hirevue SA 2017
just did the Hirevue interview for GS 's GIR for SA 2017. obviously, waiting to hear back. comment if you've also done it and if you've heard back
Breaking in for less pay
As stated, trying to decide about breaking into equity research for less lay then I currently make. Right now I work in NYC for a major French bankin operations, but have been offered a position as a sell side associate at a boutique firm. Not having experience in ER , I have been trying to break...
When Does Equity Research Become A Sales Job?
I'm sure it's different at different firms. But let's say you start directly out of undergrad, how long does it usually take before your job becomes more about bringing in/retaining clients than researching companies? I'm just a lowly intern here but my personal experiences contradict what I've read...
Data science bootcamp - yay or nay?
Hey all, Just curious on anyone's advice on attending a three-month intense data science bootcamp. Personally, I worked in ER for almost two years after undergrad and I've been doing some data science on the side for fun over the past few months while working part-time for a small fintech company....
Part-time MBA vs. Full-time MBA vs. New Job?
Background on me - went to a top-10 undergrad, interned at a $10b mutual fund where I was hired upon graduation as an equity research associate type role. After about a year I was relocated down to trading for the funds due to a severe personnel shortage. As a reward for the trading move, I was...
What to do when the HR ignores you?
Hi wise people here on WSO , Hope all is well? I am really frustrated with my current situation here and don't really know what to do next. So I networked very hard to get a first-round interview opportunity with a BB and passed the first round. I was originally scheduled to attend my second round...
Leveraged Finance/Bank Debt back to buyside equity research
How difficult is it to go back to equity research on the buyside assuming you have a couple years of experience if you take a job with a bank debt/leveraged loan investing place?
Fixed Income vs Equity Research Analyst Career
I’m an engineer pursuing an MBA at a top US university and have also completed CFA Level 3. I’m looking to break into investment management and trying to decide between Fixed Income (FI) and Equity research. Although this is not still set in stone, I would like to obtain a good clarity about...
Can Someone Take a Look at My Model (Especially the Debt Model)
Hey guys, having some trouble with a model. This is just for practice; I'm modeling The Cooper Companies. In their 2015 10k , they mention they have "890.8 million available from Revolving Credit Agreement". Is this supposed to be their revolver? I'm not sure how to model this into my debt/revolver...
Associate base in ER NYC?
Hi All, I am currently an associate 1 in equity research in London (MS/ BAML /JPM), considering an internal move to the NYC office. Was wondering what base salaries are in research these days in NYC? I know the London levels were set in-line with NYC but with the sterling move not really sure what...
Sterne Agee/CRT Shutting Down Capital Markets Division - Research/Sales/IB Impacted
http://www.wsj.com/articles/aquiline-capital-part… Was trying to reach out to a contact of mine at the firm when their auto-reply email said they were shutting down. The link above says the capital markets division (research, sales & trading, and investment banking jobs) is being shut down. Does...
When to apply for ER Associate jobs
Hi Everyone, I am a biotech Ph.D. who is currently set to graduate in September. I was hoping to get some feedback from some people currently in the sector about how close to graduation I should be before starting to apply for ER associate jobs . I have a solid amount of experience from a startup...
Research report - Technology
I am looking for any research reports on the tech industry that are fairly recent. Would really appreciate if someone could send me a report.
ER vs. Corp Dev (M&A), exit opportunities?
Hey how do you guys compare the two role? My goal is to get into IB / PE after 2-3 years Corp Dev (M&A) Pro: Senior Manager role so 2nd senior in the team. Large deal volume and thus good transaction experience Interaction with IB /Lawyer/Internal Senior management, high profile role. Cons: Comp is...
People keep resigning?
I've been working at a bank with a strong equity research platform (used to be strong) for almost a year now, but during my time here, many of the analysts resigned and moved onto other banks or industries. What I found really surprising though is the fact that some of them don't tell their...
Low pedigree, non-linear career path, will I get overlooked?
I'm in my mid-30s with a non-linear career path and lack pedigree. At 18, I made the uninformed choice to attend a state university close to home having not yet realized my passions. Following graduation, I was a loan officer, analyst at a strategy consulting firm, founder of college textbook...
Experienced IB Associate Looking to Break Into Buy-Side ER/CR
Hey all, In the coming months, I will be actively pursuing a position in either equity research or credit research. I have been a frequent reader and poster on this forum and would like some feedback from individuals on the plan I have laid out and whether there are other recommendations. I...
"CFA® I Anticipated 2016" Put that on the Resume, Cover Letter, or Neither?
So I've nearly finished tightening up the resume, and though I have a post in the resume forum as well (would naturally love watching people tear it to shreds for my benefit), I have a question that I want to ask specifically to ER monkeys. As I've detailed before, I'm an "old" coming from...
MSF schools
Hi, I've graduated with a bachelor's degree from a non- target finance program; after working for a few years in different finance jobs, I've decided to get a MSF and re-brand myself. I have a 3.1 GPA with average gmat scores. I chose MSF over MBA because it's a more technical degree and can be...
LSE MSc Finance & Private Equity vs. MBA in Canada for Equity Research and immigration
Hi! I have an unconditional offer to do MSc Finance & Private Equity program at LSE . It is without doubt one of the best MSc Finance programs, and I am happy to receive an offer but I am very concerned about the possibilities of working in the UK after the graduation. I am a non-EU international...
ER Associate - Modeling Assignment Samples
Hey everyone. I'm in the early stages of interviewing for ER Associate position. I was told that later in the process, I will be given a modeling assignment. Since my modeling experience is very limited, I want to start practicing now. Does anybody have any ER modeling assignment samples that I can...
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