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List of top 200 investment banks and boutiques
Posted on May 5, 2012 | 8 CommentsThe list is segmented into three main categories: 1) Large, International Investment Banks – 10 Banks 2) Large, Mid-sized, and Prestigious Boutique Investment Banks – 40 Banks 3) Boutique Investment... -
10 tips to become a top equity research analyst
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No Comments1. Develop proprietary opinions based on primary research. Regularly check with competitors, customers, and suppliers of each of your companies. Develop unique approaches to financial analysis. Perform proprietary surveys. Avoid... -
Research at main investment banks vs independent shops
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsThere is a lot of misunderstanding out there regarding the equity research experience at the bulge bracket investment banks in comparison to that at boutiques or smaller independent shops, with... -
Front office roles at investment banks
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 3 CommentsFor those trying to find your place within investment banking, here is an overview of what the different front office roles actually entail: Sales You get to the office around... -
Equity Research companies worldwide
Posted on April 16, 2011 | 6 CommentsAre you looking for an equity research stint and want to apply for anything that moves? Are you already in equity research and want to move to a different location?... -
ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 2 CommentsUntil not so long ago, it was clear that ACAs were given preferential treatment by investment banks recruiting accountants over those armed with competing qualifications, such as the ACCA and... -
Questions you must ask on an equity research interview
Posted on December 13, 2010 | 1 CommentEquity research jobs are hard to come by, but blindly grabbing the first equity research offer that you get can be a big mistake. It is important to find as... -
Equity research interview preparation
Posted on December 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsThis guide is meant to tackle all the “How do I prepare for an interview with X team” questions, since 90% of the preparation is the same regardless of the... -
Tips for CFA Level 1 exam
Posted on November 24, 2010 | 1 CommentNext week, thousands of candidates will be taking the CFA Level 1 exam. If you’re one of them, take careful note of the tips below. They should help you tackle... -
Some hedge funds are hiring
Posted on November 19, 2010 | No CommentsIf you’re trying to get into a hedge fund you could start by looking at Brevan Howard in Switzerland. According to Bloomberg, they want to hire around 35 people in Geneva before the middle of next year. Bloomberg...