Reflections on the transition from Wall Street to investor relations

As a former sell-side analyst who transitioned to investor relations, I often get asked about the friction points in transitioning to investor relations. A couple of areas come to mind revolving around the difference in compensation and work-life balance. Transitioning from the sell side to investor relations ultimately means compensation becomes a function of tenure rather than merit – but the work-life balance can improve considerably. Wall Street is a demanding place to work, where one trades