So I have passed my two year mark in sell-side and have decided I am not interested in pursuing a long term career on this side of the game. Through interviewing, attending luncheon presentations and talking to people on the buy-side. I tend to notice that buy-side people really think differently, especially if their fund type/focus is not fundamental based. I feel like being in the sell-side has "polluted" my thinking and I am too use to just looking in the small detail of a company and pitching for a "trade". For those who are on the buy side or has successfully made the transition, how do you recommend me getting out of this mindset and think like a buy side person?
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Can I switch to the buy-side after one year on sell-side? (Originally Posted: 07/21/2014)
Hey Guys - I am going to have in a year and a few months on the sell-side covering industrials, and I would like to switch to the buy-side as quickly as I can. Can anyone give some light on someone with this background going to the buy-side?
Anythings possible, but it's atypical. 2-3 more common
I got called back by my current employer 8 months after my internship ended (and 4 months after being on the sell side). But I work in Indonesia, so cultural differences will most probably arise.
I knoow of a few guys who went from BB ER to the buyside after a year but they weren't the top shops
Yes, you absolutely can. Build relationships, network, learn as much as possible and interview well. I've seen it happen many times. In my experience, the most ambitious / raw talent / full package ER associates were the ones to make it to the buy-side and it does happen after one year.
Sell-side to client on the buy-side (Originally Posted: 05/28/2015)
Hi,
A question for the knowledgable: how typical is it for sales & trading employees on the sell-side to move over to a client on the buy-side? Seems fairly typical, but is there a culture around such moves? Are bridges burned if someone does this, or is it an industry standard?
Thanks.
Nobody?
Junior Sell Side Analyst to Buyside Investment Analyst (Originally Posted: 07/09/2007)
Can anyone from has switched from being a junior equity analyst on the sell side to a buy side (mutual fund) analyst position share their experience with the switch?
In particular I'm interested in:
1) difference in pay
2) difference in hours
3) job responsibilities
Thanks!
of what i've heard.... the hours are less than as an analyst at an investment bank and more predictable. Job duties include investment style decisions, as well as doing some due dillegence.
also, don't quote me but the pay is less compared to sell side at the analyst level.
Old User, First Post - switch from sell side to buy side? (Originally Posted: 08/11/2015)
Hi all- been reading for years, thanks for all the great input. I have a dilemma. While in college, I tried my best to gain broad experience as much as I could, and upon graduation got a great opportunity on the sell side. Im in the unique opportunity of having my division sell off, which means I can choose either to move forward with the new firm, or use it as a justifiable break in my resume and switch to the buy side. I feel like all the creative problem solving, deal making, risk taking is happening on the other side of the fence, and I'd like to make the switch. How does one make that transition? My resume is now nice and beefed up with sell side experience, and all the entry level spots get filled by previous interns. Is this something I'm gonna have to wait til post-MBA to pursue?
Thanks in advance. Peace
If you have enough SS experience then it's worth a shot to do buy side recruiting if that's what you want to do.
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