Equity Research

I am currently working in Big 4 accounting(3 years experience, CPA etc..). I have an offer for an equity research position at a middle market firm(think Jefferies, Thomas Weisel, etc..). I understand this is a tough year and the market sucks but what is the normal pay and pay progression for an ER associate at a firm like the previous ones I mentioned? Thanks for the info.

I am a sophomore at a semi target, 3.5+ gpa, did last summer in PWM, the summer before that at a Real Estate development company.

If I take an ER, Asset Management, or DCM internship this summer, how will that effect future prospects of IBD for the summer of my junior year and a 1st year full time offer.

Will I be type casted as the "Middle Office Guy"

I've got a dinner coming up with 5 or 6 other Duke juniors with people from Fidelity. Anyone know anything about Fidelity equity research? How can I turn this into an internship? Any help would be appreciated here.

The Equity Research version of Liar's Poker. Highly Recommend.

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Is it possible to do s&t or equity research at a BB in NYC and live on Long Island?

Will Equity Research Be Short Lived Due to the Investment Banking Industry's Downfall?