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Pointers for speeding up my research process?
I'm a new post-MBA Analyst at a LO. Reputable firm, good AUM/IP, so obviously want to do well and continue progressing here. So far, feedback from my PMs has been that I do good work and I have gotten one new name in one of our funds thus far which is faster than was expected. That said, I did not...
How to Prepare for a Research Analyst Interview?
I'm interviewing for an entry level Research Analyst position out of undergrad that's data science focused but I have no finance background. Some of the duties of the position include: • building machine learning models in an investment environment • exposure to global asset classes •...
Fixed Income Trading vs. Research
Incoming first-year analyst at an Asset Manager specializing in fixed income. I've been told that first-year analysts generally start out in Trading or Research depending on skills and fit. What are some of the pros and cons of each, and is there one I should be trying to steer towards?
Best advice for incoming ER '22 cohort
Will be going into ER in a few weeks (BB, Associate, sell-side, east coast) and thought I'd tap into the wisdom of the crowd on how to thrive on the job. I've learnt a ton (been bookmarking many great pieces of advice in various forums here) and I absolutely love some of the discussions. Would love...
Specifics about working as a Research Analyst McKinsey
Hey, So next week I will have final round interviews for the position of Research Analyst for a specific region/geographical market at McKinsey (Don't want to give out exact region for anonymity reasons.) The interview process so far has been conducted through a recruiting firm, with McKinsey only...
Dickthesellsider's Equity Research Career Advice Package
For those who want to break in, survive/thrive, and break out of Equity Research, below are all the articles I have written: Networking: Network (In)to The Sell-side Deciding on offers: Deciding on your next sell-side research job Surviving / Thriving, Part I: Advice for Equity Research Associates -...
“Field Research” Analyst overview?
Hi all. I’m wondering about the comp, responsibilities, skills I could learn, and outlook as a Field Research analyst (entry-level) at a top brokerage (JLL, CBRE, CW) in a secondary West coast market. Asset class would be office and the function is essentially to assist with broker requests...
Advice for Equity Research Associates - Part I
Thank you all on Instagram who contributed to the career tips. Before I dive in, one point to make: The sell-side research profession entails a lot of figuring things out on your own. As much as I (and many others) suggest finding a good senior analyst as a mentor, most of them are terrible...
Federal Reserve RA Exit Opportunities
I am currently in the middle of my job search and have received an offer from the Federal Reserve as a Research Analyst. It's a two-year position where you mostly assist the bank with policy work and economists with publications. You don't need to do research yourself and the workload is fairly...
Research Analyst at PWM?
Will working at a boutique PWM as a research analyst allow me to transition into Investment Banking or Equity Research in the future? I also want to get my MBA in 2022, so I am looking to see if it is worth taking this role and stick around for a year before my MBA, or try to aim for a better known...
Columbia CIBE worth it?
I am thinking of pursing a Columbia "Certificate in Business Excellence"(CIBE). I currently work in tech as a manager at a FANG. I always wanted to work as a research analyst. I was a finance grad but ended up in tech. Has anyone had any experience with the CIBE benefits such as access to Columbia's...
Muzinich & Co. - Info/Thoughts?
Was wondering if anyone could give any information on Muzinich & Co. From what I can gather it looks like they're a corporate credit fund that focus on a variety of credit strategies (high yield, long/short, emerging markets, investment grade, private markets, etc.) (no distressed/special sits...
Hedge Fund: Research Analyst vs. Portfolio Manager
Slow morning for me, so I decided to share my thoughts concerning the differences between a research analyst and portfolio manager. Think you have what it takes to be a portfolio manager? Every aspiring buy-side analyst I know eventually wants to become a portfolio manager at some point. However,...
Ask for ADVICE! Major in Advertising, trying to find a job in RA, is that POSSIBLE?
Hi Everyone, Just read a post from 5 years ago on this site about a recent graduate finding a job in the position of RA. I just felt so frustrated these days. I majored in Advertising when I was in undergraduate college. I had a few internships after graduating in the digital media agency. However,...
Research Assistant - Central Bank
I got a job offer for a research assistant position at the Bank of Canada. Basically, I would be analyzing data that would be used to make policy decisions by the bank. They would expect me to go to grad school for a master's or PhD in economics after a year. I was wondering if this would position...
From Back office to Front office!?
Hello guys and gals,,, I do not even know.. if I am in a back office, I am currently working for a financial data vendor; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_data_vendor My salary is low and my moral might be lower. Everyday people see my pissed off face.. IF you are in the same position as me...
Portfolio Analyst at a top-tier AM: Back office or not?
I just received a PA internship position, and was wondering how this position if you would transition into equity or fixed income research, IBD , or S&T full time. I'm asking about transitioning because I am pretty sure this firm does not give out FT offers to undergrads. Also, if I do manage to get...
Investment Advisory Boutique-Research Analyst Salary + Bonus
I was curious if anyone had any information on salary and bonus expectations for a Research Analyst straight out of undergrad. The firm is a small investment boutique in Greenwich, CT about 10-20 people. Provides investment advisory services to Ultra High Net Worth individuals (minimum $5 million-...
State Street or Equilar, Inc. for future FA or equity research analyst
I'm currently interviewing for an 'accounting specialist' and 'derivative operations specialist' position at State Street and a 'research analyst' position at Equilar, Inc. I really want to do day- trading , equity research , portfolio management , or financial analysis in the future, but I don't...
Interview with WallStreetPlayboys: A Top 3 Institutional Investor Ranked Analyst (part 2/2)
The following is Part 2 of an interview with WallStreetPlayboys (he is also available to answer your questions). See Part 1 Here. General Advice What is the one tip you would give to current students (ugrad and/or grad students) to help them succeed? Work hard and get job experience. When a résumé...
Interview with WallStreetPlayboys: A Top 3 Institutional Investor Ranked Analyst (part 1/2)
The following is Part 1 of an interview with WallStreetPlayboys ( he is also available to answer your questions ) Are you a professional and want to do an interview? View our interview template. What is your current job title and a one sentence description of your primary job responsibility? Keeping...
Execution traders
Hello everyone, I was hoping that someone in the industry or with more knowledge about it that I, could discuss the role of execution traders. Would it be a good position to take out of college at a hedge fund? I am interested in pursuing a position I will be interviewing for as a junior trader, but...
How to do an accurate earning forecasting?
Hi all, I am newbie here, and I am working as an research analyst in a buy-side firm. Recently, my boss told me to do earning forecast and need accurate result. While this is no taught in the book, i am wondering how to make it accurate, and the boss said if i make three error in forecast, i will be...
interview prep needed!!
I have an interview thurs morn with head of shop. I have 7, 66, & 24 licenses but not so much modeling/research technicals. need some good overviews to brush up on. worked on muni issuer, bb pwm , bb certified (but definitely NOT advanced), and know a lot of ppl in the mm alt inv space but again,...
CFA or Harvard MBA for Asset Management?
Are the MBAs more for IBD and PE?
Street's View of Meredith Whitney
Just curious as to what people are thinking of Meredith Whitney these days. The first time I heard her speak/learned about her Citi call was in this interview and I was really impressed. Meredith Whitney Has she lost her credibility on the Street because of her municipal default predictions? Is...
CRU International Research Analyst
I will be interviewing soon at CRU International for the research analyst position. They do not have many reviews on glassdoors and I cannot find any reviews about the company on google. Does anyone know anything about the interview process for this company or the case study? Has anyone worked here?...
How many hours does a research analyst work?
Hello, I just wonder if somebody can tell me how many hours a research analyst, especially on the fixed income department, usually has to work for a normal week. Thanks
Research Analyst - similar to S&T?
Would a research analyst in a S&T group be essentially the same as a research analyst in a research group? For example, would a guy in S&T who is an equity research analyst be the same person who says buy, hold, and sell for the research reports?
Research analyst with a I bank or a bank holding company
What will you choose.....1 or 2 #1 - http://www.falcom.com. sa /index_en.htm 1. Research analyst with an independent investment bank. The investment bank is new (2.5 years of existence) but very innovative and dynamic, has launched 6 funds (5 of them having returns 5-7% and outperforming the...
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