Are there any firms that take any entry level equity research associates?

I graduated in December of 2018 and have been trying to find an ER associate role around the US. I haven't found any entry level roles that will give me a shot and I'm sending out mass emails every week to try and connect with people. Does anyone know of ER roles that may still be recruiting off cycle? I have internships in boutique IB, PWM, and business dev.

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With internships in IB and bus dev, you probably have relevant enough experience to get past resume screening. Any other details on your background? (e.g. target/non-target; location; major; etc.)

Separate and apart from those details, your best bet is to network with your school alumni, especially since you're a recent grad. Equity Research is getting squeezed more and more heavily with each passing year and this year is no different. If you're not a shoe-in by virtue of education / experience, connections are your best bet (not impossible to get in through mass-mailing, but your hit rate is going to be super low).

 

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