+9 Is equity research dead? If not, what aspects are still viable? 3 1w
+20 Article: UBS: The Fragile Facade of a Post-Merger Powerhouse 6 3w
+9 Let go from LO cross-asset seat. How to position next move? 1 1mo
+8 How deep does the rabbit hole go? 2 2mo
+9 Hi! Interview for Research Associate position 1 2mo
+13 ER boutiques in london 6 3mo
0 Q&A Career switcher AMA 1 4mo
+4 Should I do another masters? 4 4mo
0 MIFID II 3 4mo
+10 Equity Sales - Exits? 7 4mo
+9 HEC Paris MIF – Capital Markets or Corporate Finance for ER? 1 5mo
0 Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research Off-cycle London conversions 1 6mo
0 I built an AI copilot to kill the “10-K weekend grind.” Want to sanity-check it? 3 6mo
+2 Where do broker rating changes originate (primary sources)? How to access them with minimal latency? 1 7mo
+18 Does the course you study matter or is the university more important 13 8mo
+13 Credit Research to Equity Research 3 9mo
+9 What can I do? 2 10mo
+10 Buy Side: Senior equity analyst: moving from a niche sector to generalist: how hard? any advice? 4 10mo
+12 Need Advice: Equity Research in Asia versus Market Risk in NYC 2 10mo
+3 Equity Research Compensation 2024 (London/Europe) 2 1y
+15 Quarter life crisis picking ER vs Consulting in Healthcare/Lifesci 7 1y
+3 Deutsche Bank ER Pharma London 2 1y
+208 Feel Trapped, Exit Opps From Sell-Side ER? 64 1y
+3 ER internship to AM/HF 2 1y
+3 Transitioning from M&A Internships to ER: Seeking Advice on Next Steps 3 1y
+7 DivFin ER exit opps to buyside? 3 1y
+15 Kepler Cheuvreux: What do you think? Is this a good ER firm in Europe? 4 1y
+7 Best CFA Prep Provider 2 1y
+10 Learning Resources for Equity Research / Asset Management / HedgeFund 2 1y
0 Equity research modelling help! 2 1y
+20 Wanting to resign but firm has 100% Clawback on YE bonus (based on last yr perf.) 11 1y
0 Redburn Atl. & Bernstein Application. Help needed 1 1y
+14 Advice Needed: Independent research to build experience 2 1y
+7 Deal sourcing problem 1 1y
+1 From ER to IB 4 1y
0 ER Graduate Prog 2024 1 1y
0 Equity research mentor- Transport etc. 1 2y
+17 Equity Research at Bank vs IG, High Yield & Leveraged Loans Research at Asset Manager 6 2y
+6 Real Estate ER Interviews @ Jefferies 1 2y
+8 ER Recruiting from UK to US 5 2y
+28 My experience on the sell side 20 2y
+113 What's the appeal of investing in oil stocks? 30 2y
0 Equity Research Training/Education 2 2y
+43 Think twice about accepting an ER Offer 26 2y
+1 ER Compensation in the Nordics 1 2y
+25 Thoughts on Berenberg 21 2y
+10 Equity Research Compensation 2023/24 (London/Europe) 1 2y
0 Seeking Guidance on Incorporating Macro-Economic Indicators in Equity Research 1 2y
+3 SIG Equity Research Reputation 6 2y
+7 ER Internship Timeline (Europe) 6 2y
+3 Chemicals Financial Forecast 1 2y
+20 Optiver Graduate Equity Analyst Programme 12 2y
0 Financial Model Plug to make balance sheet balance. 2 2y
+8 FRIEND INTO A TEAM THAT RECRUIT 2 2y
+3 Operational Metrics used in Stock Exchange entities 2 2y
+3 Pay per SS coverage sector 3 2y
+3 Nottingham Vs Exeter 1 2y
+6 ER Rankings Europe/ EMEA 3 2y
+6 Why don’t more EBs have research divisions. 5 2y
+9 International Equity Research out of undergrad 1 3y
+6 Equity sales to er transition? 1 3y
+9 Continentel Europe undergraduate to equity research London 1 3y
+6 SS ER/LO AM Recruiters London 2 3y
+9 How to make a political science major stand out 5 3y
+16 Equity research operations 4 3y
+9 ER Modeling Courses 1 3y
+60 Glorification of SWE/Tech 27 3y
+7 Layoffs 14 3y
+16 How to prepare for a buyside ER Internship? 9 3y
0 citi healthcare equity research offer 7 3y
+9 hiring freeze for BBs 5 3y
+13 What to expect in Macro Research Interviews??? 4 3y
+10 WM Equity Research 2 3y
+11 Leveraging CFA into an ER position (in Europe) 2 3y
+10 When interviewing for ER roles in Europe, do I have to prepare pitches on EU stocks? 5 3y
+9 From Big 4 to Equity Research - TS or Valuation ? 2 3y
+3 Canadian boutique ER 2 3y
+131 Choosing Between Buy Side vs Sell Side in Equity Research? 36 3y
+7 Morgan Stanley Equity Research Interview 2 3y
+6 Equity Research (ER) Brand vs Analyst 2 3y
+9 Equity Research On Energy Companies & One Pick For Analysis 0 3y
+6 P/E math clarification 1 3y
+6 Market compensation ER associate in Europe 4 3y
+3 Defense ER in Europe 4 3y
+3 Redburn Partners Equity Research? 1 3y
+9 Is this volume of corrections normal or am I just dumb? 5 3y
+22 What do I do — Intern in ER 8 3y
+8 I really want a career in ER but idk how to pitch a stock 1 3y
+5 ER comp in London boutiques 25 3y
+15 Thinking of moving job. Is it the right time? 2 3y
+20 Credit or Equity Research at Barclays (London) 6 3y
+7 Please can somebody explain rankings for Analysts in ER 3 3y
+9 ER to ECM or equity sales? 9 3y
+12 Intensely Focused News Sources(??) 1 4y
+9 Is it too late to recruit for 2023 ER internship? 1 4y
+7 I. WILL NOT. BE. SHADOWBANNED. 1 4y
+5 What’s Berenberg’s ER reputation like in NYC and London? 2 4y
+25 Wolfe Research Reputation 16 4y
+2 berenberg london equity research 6 4y
+13 Getting into ER 4 4y

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

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  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
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  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
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