Equity Research Associate, Base Metals & Mining - Toronto

Requisition ID: 174405

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

About The Team

At Scotiabank, research is a key driver of our Global Equity platform. We specialize in the Canadian market, and we also supply targeted international research covering the United States and Latin America. Our top-ranked teams generate value-added equity ideas and themed publications. As well, we are constantly looking for ways to bring new products to market and provide clients with valuable research ideas and insights. Our products include daily company-specific investment views, monthly and quarterly sector updates, in-depth fundamental research reports, portfolio analysis and recommendations, and equity strategy commentary.

Position Highlights

Equity Research Associates enjoy a stimulating and demanding work environment. As part of Canada’s most international Bank, Scotiabank’s Research Associates have an opportunity to work for a top-ranked Equity Research franchise. Research Associates work closely with a seasoned Research Analyst to develop financial forecasts and publish research publications that allow our clients to make informed investment decisions.

With a limited hierarchy and a team approach, Research Associates have ample opportunity to develop relationships with both institutional and corporate clients, in-depth sector expertise, exceptional financial modelling and valuation skills, and an understanding of the capital markets.

Is this role right for you?

• Follow overall market news and evaluate market data to assess short and long-term trends
• Liaise with sales, trading and other areas of the firm within regulatory guidelines
• Perform comprehensive financial statement analysis and create and maintain financial models
• Conduct in-depth industry analysis and research using industry and financial sources
• Communicate and handle enquiries from institutional investors
• Prepare presentations for meetings with internal and external clients
• Collect, consolidate and interpret company and industry data
• Develop and maintain connections with investor relations and management of companies under coverage group
• Assist in writing research publications, including morning commentary, company and industry reports, and theme-based research reports

We'd Love To Work With You If You Have

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in analyzing financial statements and valuing companies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work
• Excellent command of Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
• Good business judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and/or completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is preferred
• Strong accounting, financial modeling, graphing, and analytical skills
• Work experience in an accounting, financial, analytical, corporate development or M&A capacity, with a focus on mining companies, would be an asset
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn
• A university degree in business with a specialization in accounting or finance

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
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