Strategist Roles at BBs?

Hey guys, first post here but long time lurker.

I've recently gotten interested in strategist roles at large BBs (GS, MS, JPM) and was wondering what the lifestyle and exit opportunities are like for market/economic strategists and portfolio strategists?

Does anyone have any info on hours, pay, and how highly regarded/how difficult it is to land one of these positions at the analyst level out of undergrad?

Thanks for any insight!

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