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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

The more significant equity research vs. investment banking differences relate to recruiting and careers , including points such as the compensation and exit opportunities. The difference is that in IB, this work product is designed to pitch, win, and close deals , while in ER, its more for the standalone analysis of public companies.