Advice on ER level coming from banking

Hey gang, I’m considering a move from investment banking into equity research for long term WLB reasons. I joined banking as an MBA associate and have been doing banking for several years and am now a VP3. Should I be targeting senior associate or VP roles? What is a good and reasonable level to be attractive to firms yet not sell myself short? Thanks.

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Definitely VP roles assuming you don't want to take a substantial pay cut. I think you should be lining up to get coverage after a few years.

 

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