+9 What are the best paths into equity research through a life sciences undergrad? 1 2w
+9 VP shortlist at current shop vs. signed BB offer — thoughts? 1 6d
+9 Anyone recently interviewed for Bloomberg Intelligence Equity Research? 1 4d
+9 Technical/Data Background → Semiconductor Equity Research: Built an AVGO Earnings Model and Would Appreciate ER Feedback 1 1d
+8 Equity Research at Market Maker 4 10mo
+8 Seeking Input on an Investment Thesis Based on “AI Readiness” 4 7mo
+8 Baird 27 SA 7 5mo
+8 How deep does the rabbit hole go? 2 5mo
+8 Why hire an equity analyst if AI can write the reports 2 2mo
+8 Biopharma ER? 3 2mo
+8 Is AI finally starting to kill Equity Research? 4 2w
+7 Five Years After Leaving ER: From the Dream Job to the Chopping Block 6 10mo
+7 Is VP/Director in ER worth it without stock coverage 7 8mo
+7 Stay in boutique ER or move to ranked II BB team to get to buyside 4 9mo
+7 Assignment Writers Researching About Stock 1 8mo
+7 UBS ~20% headcount cuts + Post-Christmas rally — is this signaling a structural shift or just headline risk? 1 7mo
+7 FactSet Help wanted 1 7mo
+7 Irenic Latest Views? 3 2mo
+6 SIG and Bernstein FT 2 10mo
+6 Advice to Make Yourself Competitive Transitioning from Client Facing SA Stint to ER? 1 10mo
+6 ER Exits 1 9mo
+6 Struggling With Increased Responsibility 1 8mo
+6 How do firms keep track of events that affect their holdings? [I'm from a Data background] 1 8mo
+6 Scenario Analysis, Market Trend, and Quant Questions 1 7mo
+6 Evercore ISI Equity Research Analyst 2027 37 6mo
+6 Sample 1st ER report 2 6mo
+6 Citi ER SA 2027 5 5mo
+6 DE Shaw Fundamental Research Internship Interview and Case Study 1 5mo
+6 sell-side analyst in US 1 5mo
+6 Good insurance industry ER primer / initiation? 3 4mo
+6 GS Off-Cycle GIR 1 3mo
+6 Advice for a new associate? 2 1mo
+6 Networking During My Internship 1 1mo
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+6 Do you have what it takes to be a good publishing analyst? 1 3w
+6 Ramesh Deonaraine 1 2w
+6 Recruiting season questions, rising sophomore @ Kelley 1 1w
+5 Advice for incoming ER Associate 2 11mo
+5 Goldman ER 2027 26 5mo
+5 Equity Research - Questions to ask when Networking 3 6mo
+5 Should I do another masters? 4 6mo
+5 London MS ER SA 2027 6 1mo
+4 MS ER SA 2026 London 9 11mo
+4 Did I make big mistake? 2 11mo
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+4 Superday interview content? 6 5mo
+4 Industry landscapes and themes 2 4mo
+4 Best ER firms? 3 4mo
+4 Generalist vs specialist focus if end goal is L/S 3 1mo
+3 How many stocks for ER interviews? 2 10mo
+3 Fidelity ER SA 2026 11 9mo
+3 Deutsche Bank Equity Research Superday 10 9mo
+3 Oppenheimer Interview ER 5 8mo
+3 comparing companies with FYE 31 Aug vs 31 Oct 2 8mo
+3 Modeling a company that recently IPOed 3 8mo
+3 Fidelity Equity Research Associate 9 6mo
+3 Evercore ISI ER 27 Interview 1 7mo
+3 Jefferies TO ER Role 7 5mo
+3 BofA ER SA 2027 11 5mo
+3 Tips on Moving from ER to ECM 1 6mo
+3 Why the Market is Wrong on Mastercard (MA): Structural AI Advantage & 40% Upside 3 6mo
+3 Hi all, i have a super day coming up for equity research at Morgan Stanley. What Technical and overall questions can i expect for this interview? 8 5mo
+3 Power & utilities primer / initiation? 2 3mo
+3 Timeline post case study 7 4mo
+3 ESG Research Analyst > Investment Analyst in an ESG fund 1 4mo
+3 ER o&g interview process 4 1mo
+3 Superday - Modeling & Writing 2 hour test, advice or models you could send 1 1mo
+3 ER Interview 1 4w
+3 ER Modeling & Writing Test - Advice? 1 4w
+3 Found this really interesting equity report on X 0 1w
+3 London ER recruiters 1 4d
+2 ER weekend policies 4 7mo
+2 Earnings Week and Recruiting 2 10mo
+2 Where do broker rating changes originate (primary sources)? How to access them with minimal latency? 1 10mo
+2 Biotech // Therapeutics ER Comp 4 1mo
+2 Buy side ER case study 3 1mo
+2 What is it like working in BD at a pod? 2 2w
+1 logged into research portal from personal device and download 1 11mo
+1 Types of Equity Research Positions 4 6mo
+1 How do PhDs get experience for biotech business roles (equity research)? 2 7mo
+1 ER Salary Expecations 1 7mo
+1 [URGENT] PLEASE HELP 3 6mo
+1 ER (London) BB Comp 2026? 2 4mo
+1 London BofA Global research (ER) SA 2027 1 1w

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Overall Employee Satisfaction

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Professional Growth Opportunities

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