Gender-based differences among financial analysts - A case study on equity research analysts in Sweden

Sammanfattning: The world of finance has traditionally been a sector showcasing an unequal gender distribution, where men have been the dominating party. Within this financial realm, Equity Research Analysts in Sweden exhibit an exceptionally uneven gender distribution. This thesis aims to describe how gender manifests in financial analysts' perceived roles and work by conducting a qualitative study. Tokenism and gender theories are our primary way of interpreting and analyzing our gathered empirical findings. Our analysis concludes that female analysts face a higher degree of visibility, perceived by the interviewees as a competitive advantage compared to their male peers. It was also found that the work environment among financial analysts is perceived as open and welcoming. However, a degree of subtle sexist behaviors still exists in the background, which is why it still could be considered gendered.