How does Cowen compare to EB/BB for equity research?

Noticed a bunch of postings for healthcare and non-healthcare research associate roles. Curious about reputation, comp, and exits.

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Cowen is a bank known for their research. Definitely an edge over other shops at least in healthcare in terms of experience and comp... can't speak to non-healthcare roles. Exits vary widely by background and the analyst you work for, but believe it or not many HC associates on hot teams have gone to PE/VC/Crossovers

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