Equity analysts in the money

The latest salary survey from recruitment agency Robert Waters suggests Dublin's equity analysts generally start out on a basic salary of €30k - which rises quickly once they get experience under their belt.

Analysts at asset managers can command €44k after three years, and tend to break through the €65k market after five years. After that, salaries can spiral upwards to as much as €120k.

Equity analysts at stockbroking firms aren't exactly doing badly by comparison. But they won't be buying quite as much bubbly. After three years, salaries in the sector are €41k. After five years they're €61k. And they can eventually earn up to €100k.

"There's a scarcity of equity analysts across the board, particularly in stockbroking," says Gemma Allen, director of financial services recruitment at Robert Walters' Dublin office. The most elusive analysts are apparently those specializing in particular sectors - notably telecoms, media, and technology,

Equity analyst - Basic salary before benefits and bonus:

Asset Management

1-2 years exp: €30k to €43k

3-5 years exp: €44k to €65k

5+ years exp: €66k to €120k+

Stockbroking

1-2 years exp: €30k to €40k

3-5 years exp: €41k to €60k

5+ years exp: €61k to €100k

Source: Robert Walters