How Do You Become An Equity Research Analyst?
Equity research analysts typically work at top banks, investment funds, and other money management institutions, and are paid a very high salary ($80,000+ per year). Consequently, these positions are highly competitive and open only to the most qualified candidates. Becoming an equity research analyst typically requires acquiring at least a Minor in Economics from an accredited university, working at a finance internship for a period of time and then applying for an equity research analyst job position. Achieve at least the equivalent of a Minor concentration in Economics from an accredited institution. A Minor in Economics typically includes Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, and then one other course of your choice. For equity research, it is recommended that your fifth course be on Financial Markets. (References 1) Update your resume to make it “finance ready.” A finance ready resume is one page long, extremely concise, uses only active verbs
