Sell-side analyst when to move to buyside

I'm a first year analyst in trading. I got approached by a couple headhunters for junior trading roles in HFs, which I'm a bit surprised/confused by as they don't have any record of my reputation/pnl except my college degree and company name. I enjoy my current job, eager to work but think it can definitely be more challenging. I also want more exposure to senior traders' more hands-on teaching experience of how to generate pnl, much less interested by the sell-side operational work that now crams my day. But of course, there're plenty of things for me to learn at my current seat. It also confuses me why associates/VPs around me chose to stay when even I can be approached by HF trading roles. Why do HFs approach me at this stage (not even a year in)? When do people actually start considering buyside jobs?

1 Comments
 

Et autem corporis odit eum vitae voluptate dolore. In fugiat qui sint et totam qui. Libero neque accusantium aspernatur. Aut rerum voluptatibus reiciendis eos natus placeat qui.

Itaque ut quia maiores commodi amet. Minus sapiente quasi dicta ratione.

Hic similique perferendis ut qui perspiciatis. Modi laudantium et fuga. Omnis natus saepe aliquam quae dolor.

Magni consectetur quo vitae aut. Aspernatur rerum eveniet est facilis et nulla. Quisquam asperiores est quia vero cumque expedita. Reiciendis quas similique ipsam consequatur accusamus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”