Sell side research analyst

Sell side analysts work and produce research for investment banks and brokerages that in turn, give the research to their clients as part of their services.  Sell side analysts gather primary data, speak to managements of companies they cover, and produce research from publicly available information.  They offer recommendations based on their research e.g. buy, sell, or hold.  Sell side analysts do research across the spectrum of investment instruments such as bonds, commodities, equities, derivatives, and real estate.