What is a corporate securities research analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a corporate securities research analyst

1. Explore corporate securities research analyst education requirements

   Most common corporate securities research analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   100.0 %

2. Start to develop specific corporate securities research analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CIP	55.82%
   SQL	44.18%

3. Complete relevant corporate securities research analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New corporate securities research analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a corporate securities research analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real corporate securities research analyst resumes.

4. Research corporate securities research analyst duties and responsibilities

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   • Assist management with evaluation of restructuring alternatives, procurement of financing, negotiations with multiple constituencies and issuance of new securities.
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5. Apply for corporate securities research analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a corporate securities research analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams