Career advice needed for ex-ER guys

How important is choosing shops if you work at London ER? Or it’s coverage that matters more? Especially for the ex-ER buyside people.

Early VP with some coverage at some London ER shops and find JPM/Barclays/BAML interesting

Do you happen to know anything about the team characteristics of the Equity Research (ER) departments? For example, are there any red flags to watch out for, or any that are particularly good? Any shop that one should go no matter what if boss not hell?

Much appreciated!

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