Breakdown of time - ER Analyst

How much time does the average analyst spend researching vs. analyzing vs. dealing with clients. Are there any other primary duties that take up a large portion of an analyst's time?

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At the analyst level it really depends on they carry out there franchise. Some guys are very involved in the research process/modelling while others delegate majority of work to their associate. In my experience, my boss spends 80% of his time talking to clients/corporates. The reminder is checking work, reading, etc.

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