Jul 03, 2021

Analyst vs Analyst vs Analyst vs Analyst

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IBD Analyst vs Investment Analyst vs Business Analyst vs Quant Analyst 

All 4 analysts are at the top of their food chain (sell side, buy side, consulting, mathematics) in terms of analysts positions

Which one is best?

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Don’t know anyone who would choose IB over a quant role at any of the great quant firms. 

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