Do I need an 86/87 for ER?

Title kinda says it. There isn't much transparency about what exactly I need to do to get a job in equity research. I'm not opposed to getting something like a CFA, but I'd rather spend my time on other things if those other things will be a better use of my time and effort. I'm coming from a target, so what licenses do I officially need to do and will employers handle them for me? Thanks all

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LiquidER

You can only take the SIE without sponsorship from a bank. Yes you'll need both 86/87 but can't take them without employment

Oh ok thanks for the notice. I did read somewhere that you need to have one of the earlier series(ie. series 7) as a prereq before you can take the 86/87 but that was just one source. Honestly it would be great if there was just one source that had everything laid out. Thanks 

 

and, to be clear, the 7 works the same as the 86/86 where your employer has to put you forward to take it after you start

And can it ever be?
 

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