Great Sell-Side Opportunity in Cleveland
Pros
-Significant impact on most names under coverage -Individuals' contributions matter regardless of seniority -Decent exposure to company management and investor relations -Higher level of autonomy than at the bulge-bracket banks -Ability to take on more of a senior role on some of the coverage -Work/life balance is situated above the industry standard -As close to a meritocracy as it gets with ample opportunity for advancement -Base pay and bonuses were good for the Cleveland market -Management and admin work tirelessly to support research and sales
Cons
-No 401k match, which is a rarity in the industry -Sell-side as a whole is up against many headwinds -Lack of structure makes effective on-boarding a challenge -No financial support for FINRA study materials