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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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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...

C# Electronic Trading Systems Developer Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150,000 New York, NY 23 May 12

Quantitative trading firm seeks a strong C# developer to help build out new automated trading systems. This wo...

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.

Equity Research Associate, North American Quantitative Research Macquarie Information not provided New York, NY, 10001 23 May 12

We are currently seeking an associate to join our Research team in New York, focusing on North American sell-s...

Quantitative Research Professionals (Must have Ph.D.) Citadel, LLC Competitive Chicago, IL 23 May 12

About Citadel: Established in 1990, Citadel is a leading global financial institution that provides asset man...

Bilingual Macroeconomic & International Policy Researcher Not Disclosed Highly competitive (base + lucrative bon... Stamford, CT 22 May 12

Talented bilingual researcher sought to work side-by-side with long-time senior researcher to analyze relevant...

Personal Portfolio Advisor Camarda Wealth Advisory Group Competitve Jacksonville, FL 22 May 12

Camarda Wealth Advisory Group is a growing fee-based money management firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. Th...

FIXED INCOME QUANTITATIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGER / RESEARCHER Mai Hunter COMPETITIVE Base + Bonus New York, NY, 10001 22 May 12

My client, a leading asset management firm is looking to add to their team with a senior hire. As a quantitati...

"Start-up" High Frequency Multi-Billion Dollar funding looking to hire Extremely talented Quantitative Researchers/Strategists & Software Engineers (Java/C++) - Circa $500k TC Westbourne Partners $250-500k + PnL Bonus New York, NY, 10001 22 May 12

Extremely well funded "Start-up" in New York looking to hire Alpha generating Quantitative Researchers/Strateg...

Research Analyst Lazard Asset Management Competitive Base & Bonus New York, NY, 10012 21 May 12

Lazard Asset Management seeks a junior Research Analyst to work with it's Emerging Markets team.

CRA Officer Hudson City Savings Bank Based on experience Paramus, NJ, 07652 21 May 12

Develops, implements, and monitors community relations programs within designated areas to enhance the Bank's ...

Marketing Associate Ziegler Lotsoff Capital Management LLC Competitive Chicago, IL 21 May 12

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Vice President – Investment Strategy Group Sentinel Investments Competitive Montpelier, VT 21 May 12

The VP of the Investment Strategy Group will be responsible for the communication of our investment views and ...

Planning and Evaluation Analyst Hunt Oil Company Competitve with excellent benefits packa... Dallas, TX 21 May 12

A privately held exploration and production company, this position reports to the Director of Evaluation and P...

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