Analyst
An entry level position on the sell-side for undergraduates, which tends to last three years with successful employees staying for longer or being promoted to associate.
You’d be required to analyse and interpret data and create models. As well as presenting this information in reports and as presentations you’ll also be required to give various other presentations within this role. You will also be required to carry out administrative tasks to support associates and other members of the team.
Associate
They will act as a line manger to analysts, overseeing their work, helping with the content for presentations and will construct the majority of models. They will also have interaction with clients.
This position can be entered by candidates with MBA and PhD level study, preferably with over three years’ experience, although this will vary from employer to employer so do check their person specifications. These positions are also held by promoted analysts.
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