As an entry-level equity research analyst, you work under the guidance of a senior equity research analyst to provide analysis and recommendations on investment opportunities for a company. Your duties are to research an industry, review financial results from historical data, analyze accounting models, produce reports, forecast new valuations, and provide feedback and guidance on investment decisions. You can pursue an entry-level equity research analyst position on the buy side or the sell side and focus on a specialized area including technology or finances. An entry-level equity research analyst may work for an investment bank, an institution firm, an independent organization, or an individual client.