Which tempory department is better out of equity research if i want do equity research/equity analyst

Right now (I'm 24) I can not find an internship in equity research or equity analysts but I want do this in my life. I have 1 internship in middle office in top name in bankig but nothing as a financial analyst. What I should do at the moment to have in the future more likely to get into equity research / equity analysts. I have an offer for BNP paribas securities service. I should do this but not in front office ? Another question, Which is the department in a big 4 that make me better for ER? In investment banking which is better ? M&A, equity sales? Thanks Alessio

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saying this as I was in your shoes and I managed to land in a ER gig (europe). DISCLAIMER: still I am a junior so take what I am about to say with a ton of salt. I heard of guys making the jump from sales (equity or equity funds) as much as guys from IB. the core point is develop a skillset that is as transferable as possible to the role. in case of Sell side ER:

  • sound modelling (IB)
  • accounting experience (IB)
  • what makes a stock move (sales)
  • business understanding (IB)
  • ability to communicate (sales)
  • writing (none of the two)
  • resilient to stress (both)

cons - IB: deal based - sales; if not equity related it's tough. even if it is, you just scratch the story

then there's the macro/strategical viewpoint which is what gives analytical edge and none of the two can teach you that.

just my 2 cents

 

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