During a market crash or bubble burst like 2000 and 2008, who is more at risk of getting laid off, IB Associate or ER Analyst?

*ER Analyst at one of the top asset managers.

I think the whole AM industry is generally more at risk because it's directly related to market risk. Correct me if wrong.

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