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Financial researchers in banks supply information on equities and debt products and advise on which particular equities or bonds to invest in. Also called analysts, these positions often focus on a single industry sector or a particular type of bond investment.

Some of the main sectors within equity analysis or equity research jobs include: oil and gas, industrials, metals and mining, retail, banks and financials, technology, pharmaceuticals and real estate companies. Equity researchers usually focus on one of these sectors, developing extensive knowledge of the prospects and financial stability of companies active within it. Using this knowledge, they give "buy," "hold" or "sell" recommendations, providing investors advice on what to do with their stock.

Equity researchers who are ranked well by external organizations such as Starmine and Institutional Investor magazine are the most highly prized.

Historically, equity researchers were usually required to write long written reports advising investors on whether to invest in a certain stock. These reports could be used by equity salespeople with investment banks and brokerage houses for their own sales and to help give investors information about which stocks to buy. At present, though, researchers are more often expected to discuss their ideas with investors and to take on more of a marketing position, working more closely with the sales department.

Though equity researchers and research associates are incredibly important for selling equity products, their position can be difficult because they do not generate profit directly. Because of this, they have been accused of prejudice, with some researchers in investment banks accused of writing falsely favorable reports about potential clients to help the bank win business in sectors like M&A and capital markets. To avoid this accusation, some researchers have moved to independent research houses. Also challenging, however, is that to produce a really good piece of research about a company, a researcher needs to have conversations with that company's top management, but senior management may not wish to talk to researchers who have composed unfavorable reports about the company previously.

Within the fixed income sector, researchers study the chances that the organization issuing a bond will be unable to repay it. Ratings agencies like Moody's, Standard &Poors and Fitch issue ratings suggesting the chances of repayment, with AAA rated bonds the safest for investments and C rated bonds unlikely to ever be repaid on time. Fixed income researchers in investment banks also make these judgments and over a career in research normally specialize in a single type of bond - either investment grade, which are the bonds likely to be repaid, or high yield or distressed bonds, where they are less likely to be repaid on time.

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Senior Analyst, Integration Acadian Asset Management, LLC Competitive Boston, MA 24 May 12

Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates...

VP Debt Research Financial Institutions Not Disclosed Base $ 180 K - $ 200 K + 20 % - 25% bonu... New York, NY, 10010 24 May 12

Major financial advisor seeks experienced debt researcher with financial institutions speciality. Should be ab...

Credit Research Stone Management salary+ bonus New York, NY 24 May 12

Broker dealer is seeking a corporate research professional to research the insurance industry

Front Office Credit Analyst / Developer Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... New York City, NY 24 May 12

Global financial firm is looking to add an Analyst to their CDO Trading Desk.

Oil & Gas Investment Banking Ludwig Financial Recruitment - Houston, TX 24 May 12

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Financial Analyst, Structured Finance Software & Solutions Standard & Poor`s not disclosed Bethesda, MD, 20810 24 May 12

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Operations Analysis Manager Job CapitalOne Competitive University of Richmond, VA, 23173 24 May 12

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Senior Business Analyst Job CapitalOne Competitive Dunn Loring, VA, 22027 24 May 12

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Sr. Brand Manager Job Capital One Services, Inc. Competitive University of Richmond, VA, 23173 24 May 12

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Associate Analyst - Equity Research, Healthcare Job Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Competitive Boston, MA, 02108 24 May 12

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Lead Quant: Greenfield Project Eames Consulting Risk Up to $150,000 base, plus bonus and bene... New York, NY, 10001 24 May 12

Interested to speak with any New York based or who want to relocate, quants who are looking to join recession ...

Quantitative Equity Strategist Consumer Edge Research LLC Competitive Stamford, CT 24 May 12

Leading Consumer Sector Equity Research Boutique located in Stamford, CT is looking for a Quantitative Equity ...

East Coast, USA: Quantitative role at Top Finance Trading firm Selby Jennings QRF Excellent New York, NY, 10001 24 May 12

Fixed Income, Options, Quantitative, Analyst, Model, C++, Unix, Linux, PhD

Hedge fund quantitative research scientist \\ United States of America Not Disclosed Highly competitive Chicago, IL, 60601 24 May 12

My client is an enviable hedge fund to work at. They are looking for an extremely smart quantitative researche...

Commodities Research Associate - Global Oil Macquarie Information not provided Houston, TX, 77001 24 May 12

With expansion of our economic capabilities in the US, an opportunity now exists for a Research Associate to w...

Junior Trader-Mortgage Desk Integrated Management Resources Open Manhattan, NY 24 May 12

Prominent Broker Dealer is expanding its non-agency mortgage desk. Great opportunity for sharp, young trader w...

Associate - Utilities & Infrastructure Ratings Standard & Poor`s not disclosed New York, NY 23 May 12

The Utilities and Infrastructure unit of Standard & Poor's Corporate & Government Ratings division is ...

Associate Director, Tax Supported - Public Finance Fitch Inc not disclosed New York, NY 23 May 12

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Equity Research Analyst – Global Healthcare and Technology Franklin Templeton Investments Competitive New York, NY 23 May 12

The Franklin Equity Group encompasses a range of investment disciplines, but every portfolio is driven by a be...

Sr. Client Solutions Strategist Franklin Templeton Investments Competitive San Mateo, CA 23 May 12

Franklin Templeton Investments remains a leading global investment management organization for over 60 years t...

Economic Research Associate Robert Half Financial Service Group 40K New York, NY, 10167 23 May 12

Robert Half Financial Services group works with some of the most prestigious companies in the Financial Servic...

Senior Analyst – NGLs Research Wood Mackenzie Base plus bonus opportunity Houston, TX, 77001 23 May 12

Develop the new NGLs research practice at Wood Mackenzie . The successful candidate will provide thought leade...

Data Analyst (Economics & Macro Oils) Wood Mackenzie yearly base and bonus opportunity Houston, TX, 77001 23 May 12

Location is Houston, TX (local candidates or those able to relocate on own) Position level: Entry level ...

Market Risk Quant- NY Not Disclosed $150k basic salary, plus annual bonus New York, NY 23 May 12

Major Investment Bank seeks experienced Market Risk professional with a PhD and strong quantitative background...

Trading Desk Strategist Not Disclosed not disclosed New York, NY, 10010 23 May 12

Seeking quant developer/ strategist with 2-5 years of experience working with Non Agency MBS. Must have stron...

Research Associate-ALM Moody's Corporation Annual San Francisco, CA, 94101 23 May 12

DepartmentAs a researcher, you will have the opportunity to join our Quantitative Research team in San Francis...

Vice President-SOX Compliance Integrated Management Resources Open Wilton, CT 23 May 12

Major Insurance Company is seeking a Vice President to support SOX Compliance.

Manager-Financial Controls Integrated Management Resources Open New York, NY 23 May 12

Major Firm located in New York City is seeking a Manager to oversee SOX/MAR compliance activities for accounti...

Client Service Executive - Sales Business Monitor International Market Rate New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

Business Monitor International is a leading, independent provider of proprietary data, analysis, ratings, rank...

Equity Research Associate -REITs Macquarie Information not provided New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

An opportunity now exists for a Research Associate to join our REITs research team in New York.

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