+12 How to become really good at ER 6 2y
+17 Best Banks for Equity Research 9 2y
0 Berenberg Bank - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
+30 How long does it take to become an Analyst in ER? 6 2y
0 Public REIT Analysis - Possible to value individual properties using public data? 1 2y
0 Oppenheimer - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
+8 IR to ER 7 2y
+8 Preparing a buyside stock pitch for an interview 2 2y
0 Wellington Management - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
0 Hana Financial Investment - Review - Oil & Gas Data 2y
+14 FLDP to ER 6 2y
0 Cambridge University - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
0 Société Générale - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
+15 Sell side analyst success metrics 1 2y
+35 People who've left ER, where did you go, why did you go, and are you happier? 15 2y
0 Westlake Securities - Salary & Bonus - Investment Banking Data 2y
+9 Help progressing to ER 1 2y
+43 Think twice about accepting an ER Offer 26 2y
0 Baird Internship – Equity Research Analyst (Summer 2025) On Demand Video Interview Request 1 2y
0 Excel/Word Test - BMO Equity Research - Mining 1 2y
+7 anyone studying series 86? 8 2y
0 Goldman Sachs - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 2y
0 China Renaissance - Salary & Bonus - Generalist Data 2y
0 ER Mentorship? 2 2y
0 Westlake Securities - Review - Power Data 2y
0 Westlake Securities - Salary & Bonus - Power Data 2y
0 Bryan Garnier and Co - Salary & Bonus - NA Data 2y
+14 Information Sources for Energy Sector Equity Research/Asset Management 5 2y
+27 LONDON experienced Buy side equity analyst comp benchmark 15 2y
0 Help? 1 2y
+1 Series 86 Tutor?? 2 2y
+14 Y'all are too intimidating. I'm a first year student... 8 2y
0 Morgan Stanley - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
+34 How much preparation does one need to break in? 18 2y
+3 PK/PD modeling in biotech ER?? 6 2y
0 Wolfe Research - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
0 Wolfe Research - Review - NA Data 2y
0 Wolfe Research - Salary & Bonus - NA Data 2y
+8 Modeling Advice Needed 7 2y
+9 Which BB is best for Biotech? 18 2y
0 Morgan Stanley - Review - NA Data 2y
0 Morgan Stanley - Salary & Bonus - Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Data 2y
+5 Analyst Let Go from my Team - what do I do now? 4 2y
0 Goldman Sachs - Review - Generalist Data 2y
0 Next moves… 1 2y
+20 How do I approach lateraling firms? 8 2y
+38 PhD vs MD for Biotech ER 14 2y
+5 Truist / Citi ER 7 2y
+14 Investor Relations to Equity Research 5 2y
0 Manning and Napier - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
+11 Equity Research Comp 3 2y
+3 Thoughts on Hedgeye? 1 2y
0 Canaccord Genuity - Salary & Bonus - Equity Research Data 2y
+1 ER Compensation in the Nordics 1 2y
+1 Requesting Equity Research Reports 2 2y
+9 ER Exits Comp 1 2y
+3 Series 86 help 9 2y
0 Morgan Stanley Early Insights 2024 - Anyone Flying in on Monday? 0 2y
+42 Are you happy working in Equity Research? 8 2y
+2 ER recruiting 4 2y
0 William Blair - Interview - Equity Capital Markets Data 2y
+13 Path/Break into Research Analyst 3 2y
+101 Equity Research writing test+modeling test next Tuesday, seeking for advice 155 2y
+13 Roles in cross-asset/macro research at Bloomberg, LSEG (Refinitiv), FactSet, etc? 1 2y
+1 Buyside ER 2 2y
0 Bank of New York Mellon - Review - Research Data 2y
0 Bank of New York Mellon - Salary & Bonus - Research Data 2y
0 D.A. Davidson & Co - Interview - Equity Research Data 2y
0 Cowen Group - Salary & Bonus - NA Data 2y
+13 Looking for some advice 4 2y
+3 ER Initiation Process — How Long? 2 2y
+27 Accessing marketing research on CB insights?? 4 2y
+6 Laid off after bad performance review in Equity Research 4 2y
0 JPMorgan - Salary & Bonus - Risk Data 2y
+7 ER Hours NYC 5 2y
0 Where To Look Investment Wise 2 2y
+3 Domino's UK Model 0 2y
+12 Assistance with an ER report - Dollarama 7 2y
+296 A Day in Life of My Sell-side Days 88 2y
0 Robert W. Baird & Co. - Salary & Bonus - Consumer - Retail Data 2y
+5 What comp to negotiate for? Biotech ER? 9 2y
0 Piper Sandler - Salary & Bonus - Equity Capital Markets Data 2y
0 Wolfe Research - Review - Equity Research Data 2y
+12 How do I get genuine feedback from my boss about my job security? 4 2y
+4 Best Sector to Cover in ER 11 2y
+18 Redburn vs Morgan Stanley 11 2y
+9 Reconciling reported CapEx with the accompanying notes 1 2y
+6 Commodity prices in Valuation models 7 2y
+67 Nikola (NKLA) 28 2y
+3 ER perks? 5 2y
0 BlackRock investment(fundamental equity research)exit options? 3 2y
0 Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan - Interview - Industrials Data 2y
+42 SERIES 86 .. failed .. lost .. confused .. Will appreciate immediate feedback! 40 2y
0 Industrials Automation Sector 1 2y
+17 Book Recommendations for Equity Research 16 2y
+7 ER openings 8 2y
+25 Thoughts on Berenberg 21 2y
0 Identifying culture before joining? 3 2y
+4 New Career 5 2y
+5 How do you go about switching sectors? 4 2y

Career Advancement Opportunities

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
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  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.7%
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  • 1st Year Analyst (80) $150
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