First Job as an Equity Research Analyst in France

Hi Everybody,

I'm enrolled in a Masters degree in a French Business School (Programme Grandes Ecoles) ranked top 6-7 overall in the country.

I feel like ER in France is really tricky to find for a full time because of the IB structure in France (Mostly M&A Deals)

1) Any advices to find a full-time? Would you recommand staying in France or going abroad ?

2 ) Is my school okay to land this job? Or should I consider a MBA?

Thank you in advance

Bigboyberto

9 Comments
 

By a counterpart, do you mean buyside?

Better is subjective. Some people stay in sell side ER because they like it. Some want to do buy side. Honestly most people don't really get a choice where they start because both are competitive and small industries.

Trading after 5-10 years in ER? Probably not. Don't know why anyone would want to move to equity trading anyway.

 

Yup I was meaning buyside

Where is it the toughest to find a job? In an IB or buyside in a boutique?

Don’t you want to be part of the trading scheme after years of giving advices? (that’s how I imagine ER)

 

nutmegger189

That's what going to the buyside is about. But SSER people make recommendations based on a 6-12 month horizon. That doesn't work for a trader. The buyside is about investing.

Thank you !

 

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