Jarislowsky Fraser

Requisition ID: 208549

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

Start Date: Summer 2025

Application Deadline: 10/30/2024

Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is an investment management firm with over 60 years of experience conducting fundamental research and managing assets for pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and individuals in Canada and internationally — representing more than CA$59 billion in assets under management. Our history and culture are rooted in investment stewardship that is expressed through an adherence to quality investing consistent with our long-standing investment philosophy and the advancement of good governance and sustainable investing. Acting in the best interests of our clients is the cornerstone of everything we do. Headquartered in Montreal, we have offices in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.

**Is this role right for you?**

Contributes to the overall success of the Research team in Toronto ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s research priorities and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

**In this role, you will**:

- Work with ESG Research Analysts and Associates performing ESG analysis and ad-hoc projects. Projects may include climate and/or diversity, equity & inclusion research, data organization, research on emerging ESG topics/trends, and research to support internal presentations.
- Understand how JFL’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with the firm’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
- Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

**Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We’d love to work with you if**:

- You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education with a focus in business administration, finance, economics or other related field.
- Member of the investment program within their school considered an asset.
- Demonstrated passion for investing
- Interest in ESG and sustainable investing
- Analytical and accounting skills.
- Knowledge of financial modeling.
- Students with top grades and standing GPA considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Organized with attention to details

**How do I apply?**

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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.