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How Much Would A Lack of Math Skills Hurt in ER?
Hi, I was wondering how important quant skills are in equity research (I've been reading about it, and it seems like a field that suits me fairly well)? I know that for trading , quant majors are looked upon favorably and that majoring in something like finance may actually hurt you, but I was...
Recommended Books for equity research
I've locked up my internship for this summer as an equity research analyst intern. Now that I don't have to worry about interviewing and can put less of a focus on networking I would like to find a few books on equity research to read in my free time. Any good recommendations? Any books that you...
Final Round Help. I am almost an Associate straight out of undergrad!
I am at a non-target school (Arizona State University) and have made it to the final round at Wells Fargo Securities for a position as an Equity Research Associate. Yes, an Associate straight out of undergrad, I actually do not even graduate until May. I am not sure how I scored this, I was just...
MBA/Engineer looking for feedback
I'm a senior graduating in May 2010. I'm looking to enter into IB / ER and would greatly appreciate any critique on my resume. I am trying to combine my finance skills with my engineering background. I have meet with some IBs in Chicago and have yet to land an interview....
Yet another career advice thread: equity research path path vs. financial engineering path
Hi, I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum and others, and am preparing for a career change into finance. My background is in electrical engineering, and I have a BS EECS from Cal and a MSEE from Stanford. I'm 34, and have about 12 years of experience in chip design/high-tech, so programming...
Is Banking or Consulting "Easier" To Break Into From A Non-Target?
Hey, I was wondering if banking, equity research , or trading is easier to break into (relatively speaking of course as they are all tough) from a non-target? I know all those industries are prestige whores, but is there one that is less whorish than the others (bad sentence, but I can't articulate...
Staying at ER to get VP title vs. analyst position at HF?
I am currently a 3-yr associate of ER dept at a top BB in Asia. My sector is financial and I have covered stocks for 1-2 years. If everything goes smoothly this year, I am supposed to get my VP title at end-2010. I am recently approached by a tech-focus LS HF which plans to expand its investment...
Ticonderoga Securities - Has anybody heard of it?
Ticonderoga Securities - Has anybody heard of it? Good Things? Bad Things?
Junior applying for summer internships in I-Banking or Equity Research
Title says it all. Any constructive criticism/helpful advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time! http://www.razume.com/documents/13119
ER summer internships in San Fran?
I am currently a junior at UC Berkeley looking for summer internships in ER in the San Fran area. Unfortunately, the only internships that BBs have in San Fran are in investment banking. Does anyone know of banks or independent research firms in San Fran that offer internships? What is the best way...
"Pooled" associates
Anyone work in an equity research associate role where he or she has been 'pooled' with other associates in aiding analysts across different-sized companies (within the same sector)? i.e. an associate working with other associates to help build reports for a small-cap equities analyst, a large-cap...
Why isn't research included in the WSO Compensation Database?
I think that there is enough interest to warrant the collection of this data and help people understand the industry. IB is very clearly spelled out when it comes to hierarchy and salary/career progression. It would be nice to assemble this for ER . One source of confusion within ER is that the...
Do I need MBA for ER?
yay or nay
Famous PM who started out in Equity Research?
I often hear that many PM started out in trading or research but most of the whales I know of were traders. Do you guys think that the "market knowledge" vs. fundamental knowledge learned early on produces more famous PMs or are there plenty of PM who started out in research who I do not know about?
Equity Research Intern Interview on Monday...
What should I expect? It's a boutique shop in the southern region, and I'm curious what questions to expect. Detailed Balance sheet, income statement analysis? Anybody would be greatly appreciated. It would be a great first step for me and I'd love this job. ps - mod note: here's a great discussion...
Please Review: Junior Seeking Internship in S&T, Research or consulting
Hi I am a junior interested in S&T, Research or Consulting. I know, broad, but I can see myself in each of them. My top choice is definitely S&T though. It would be great if you guys could review the resume. http://www.razume.com/documents/12666 Some background info: 1. I go to a semi-target- one of...
ER interview...with Head of Research?
I'm now going to the 2nd and final round for the Associate position where I was told I will be interviewing with the Head of Research. Just wondering what questions will be asked (If it will be more of a 'fit the culture' questions or more technical). The 1st round with the Analyst went well I...
Research Vacation During Christmas
Does anyone know what ER hours are like during christmas? Since it's the end of the quarter, are you working constantly during the holidays? It's my understanding that younger traders get two weeks off for christmas/new yeras, but I wasn't sure if this was the case for research because of earnings....
Jefferies Equity Research
I may have a phone interview coming up with them in the next few days. Any tips? I'm pretty sure that they're always been pretty well respected in research. Does anyone know if any stars have left? Also, I'm trying to get a list of their ranked analysts. What is the best metric? I don't know what it...
ER Skills & Investing in Personal Account
Do the skills that you develop analyzing stocks in ER allow you to make good money on the side trading in your account? I know that that trades need to be approved prior to execution when you are working in Finance (and there may be other trading restrictions), but is successful investing outside of...
Switch from Equity Research to IBD
Hey guys I've been offered an ER position at a BB after an internship, but IBD is where I really want to be. Unfortunately, in this market, not many people are hiring, especially not through the non-internship route (I dont have any prior banking experience either). My first question is: Should I...
Future entry to PE from IB/ER/Cons?
My first post so please forgive my ignorance. I've been searching for a while here and on other banking/finance forums. I'm graduating from a top tier b-school next year and would like to get into PE eventually (would prefer sooner than later, but with no prior experience or connections, it will...
Have got some basic doubts about Oil & Gas Research. Pls assist.
I am a fresher in equity research & valuation; want to have a career in this field. Kindly take time & answer the below. 1. While doing oil & gas research, not every company posts its 3Ps in its annual reports. then how do we go forward in projecting the sales numbers; where do we get related info &...
Janus Capital Group
Hey guys, I have a few questions. Has anyone interview with them before? iS anymore familiar with their interview process? Also, how are things like overthere. Thanks.
What is expected of 1st year associates?
What should a 1st year associate right out of undergrad be expected to know coming in? As far as financial statement analysis, valuations, Excel , etc. How long is the grace period/learning curve for someone with no experience?
How does equity research work in Asset Management
Hi, I have a year of investment banking experience, but have decided equity research is a better fit for me, and is what I am pursuing. I arranged an interview with the asset management division of a BB . My question is this - how does research work on the asset management side? Lets say I am a...
How does research work in AM?
Hi, I have a year of investment banking experience, but have decided equity research is a better fit for me, and is what I am pursuing. I arranged an interview with the asset management division of a BB . My question is this - how does research work on the asset management side? Lets say I am a...
Most Actively Recruiting Divisions in Hong Kong
As a final year student trying to breaking into investment banking industry in Hong Kong, I was wondering if anyone here has a clue at which divisions are currently recruiting most heavily as a general trend. I'm considering taking equity research as my first choice so would really appreciate any...
Equity Research Culture
Not many people here have addressed the "CULTURE" on equity research desk, can someone provide me some insights on the following questions 1. What is the relationship between junior associate and senior analyst like? Will the analyst closly mentored the associate or you kinda need to learn by...
Equity Research - No access to ER
Work for a firm with no access to any (quality, i.e. Morgan, et al) equity research reports . Need an ER report on a major publicly-traded company. Someone with access want to help me out? Please PM me. If such items are billed on a per-report basis, please forgive my ignorance and disregard. I'm...
Matthew Robson and the "report that shook the city"? Really?
I just read this story of a 15 year old high school student who got a 2 week internship at Morgan Stanley in the UK, and wrote a research report on the teenagers and their media habit. This is all over the internet (Forbes, Huffington Post, Times etc) After reading his short "research report", I...
Where to look for jobs in the bay area?
Or in general? i'm looking for an entry level job on the equity research side. i've e-mailed some companies my resume through their websites, but where else can i look? they say networking is the best bet, but that isnt really going to work for me. What do you think is the easiest entry level job in...
Advice: Only from those in the industry
Hi Guys, Need some advice from the guys in the field Brief background: Top 3 global research house, an year 2 associate (analyst, associate, vp heirarchy in bottom to top order), post MBA joinee. Received personal clients votes in year 1, did an IPO (lead guy) and was going all gung ho last year....
Is it still possible to break in?
Hi everyone. I'll try to keep this short and to the point. I recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics. 3.3 GPA, decent clubs/activities, pretty weak/no relevant work experience. After reading up on various fields in finance, I think equity research is the one...
Best Way Into a Hedge Fund
I was wondering what the most common career path into a large hedge fund would be. 1) Equity Research--->Hedge Fund 2) M&A--->Hedge fund 3) S&T--->Hedge Fund
Media Industry Research
I currently work in investment banking in an Oil & Gas industry group. When I started, my fellow analysts provided me with a few research reports to help get familiar with the industry, as I knew very little about it. These reports (one from DB , one from UBS ) were fairly large (200-300 pages) and...
Media Group Industry Reports
I currently work in investment banking in an Oil & Gas industry group. When I started, my fellow analysts provided me with a few research reports to help get familiar with the industry, as I knew very little about it. These reports ( one from DB , one from UBS ) were fairly large (200-300 pages) and...
Key Banc Investment Banking & Equity Research
Thoughts on this place? Any prestige? Is a job her a career limiting move unless?
Merrill Lynch Canada - interview advice needed
Fellow monkeys, I have an interview with Merrill Lynch Canada in 2 days for an Equity Research Associate position. I was wondering if anyone has any information about either Merrill Lynch Canada, their ER group, or general advice on what are some key things to prep for the interview. I've done IBD...
Summer Prep
Hi, I'm doing a summer ER internship at a BB . What are some ways to prepare for what I'll be doing? (e.g. practice reading 10k 's, research reports, etc) What else?
Equity Research Group Placement interview at a BB
Hi, I've accepted an offer from an equity research division of a BB . And, I've got a group placement interview tomorrow with an MD to discuss about which industry I am interested in. I am expecting it to be informal, but still want to know what kind of questions I should expect from him, and what I...
Good equity research documents
Hi, I have an ER final round interview coming up soon, with an asset management firm . Anyone knows some good resources of ER that teach me how to analyze equities? Or any suggestions on interview questions? Thanks!
Help with Fidelity and BNP offer
I received an offer from BNP Paribas in New York to work in Fixed Income sales and structuring this summer. I also have final rounds coming up with Fidelity for Equity Research this summer and although I don't have an offer yet, I'm not sure if I do get an offer which one to take. I absolutely loved...
Fidelity Equity Research Associate Interview
Hey guys, I have an interview with Fidelity for the Equity Research Associate summer position. Anyone been through it? I did try to find posts but most discussed Fidelity, not the interview process. I am expecting stock pitch, fit questions , discuss the markets, etc. But what else can I be...
Middle-Market ER
I am currently working in Big 4 accounting(3 years experience, CPA etc..). I have an offer for an equity research position at a middle market firm(think Jefferies , Thomas Weisel , etc..). I understand this is a tough year and the market sucks but what is the normal pay and pay progression for an ER...
Drop a little knowledge on me
I am a sophomore at a semi target, 3.5+ gpa, did last summer in PWM , the summer before that at a Real Estate development company. If I take an ER , Asset Management , or DCM internship this summer, how will that effect future prospects of IBD for the summer of my junior year and a 1st year full...
Fidelity Equity Research
I've got a dinner coming up with 5 or 6 other Duke juniors with people from Fidelity . Anyone know anything about Fidelity equity research ? How can I turn this into an internship? Any help would be appreciated here.
Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mile by Geraint Anderson
The Equity Research version of Liar's Poker. Highly Recommend. Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mile by Geraint Anderson
Possible to do S&T or equity research and live...
Is it possible to do s&t or equity research at a BB in NYC and live on Long Island?
Buckingham Research Group: more information?
Anyone heard of them?
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