Cannabis Research Associate

**JOB TITLE**: Cannabis Research Associate

**REPORTING TO**:Research Analyst

**LOCATION**:Toronto

**DEPARTMENT**:Research (Capital Markets)

**Company Overview**:
Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. is a leading independent Wealth Management and Capital Markets firm based in Toronto, Ontario, with over $7B of assets under administration through 60 advisor teams, and over $20B in capital raised in the past 6 years by our Echelon Capital Markets team, serving clients across Canada from offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, London, Oakville, Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal.

**The Opportunity - Research Associate**

Research Associates play an integral role in the Equity Research department by providing crucial support to our Equity Research Analysts. Individuals in this role are learning and developing the techniques and skills necessary for investment analysis and research of securities. A Research Associate typically gains an in-depth understanding of the financial and operational issues within a particular sector, gaining valuable skills, knowledge, and relationships. The boutique focus of Echelon brings higher levels of interaction across departments within a strong team environment.

**What will you do?**
- Perform rigorous fundamental research on assigned securities/sectors
- Writing and editing company and industry research reports (e.g., quarterly reporting, marketing packages, etc.). Response related reports require insight, accuracy and performance to market set deadlines.
- Assisting in the preparation of financial models to forecast quarterly and annual earnings, including maintaining and enhancing financial models and databases. Full understanding and modelling comfort with 3-part financial models is a prerequisite.
- Compiling and analyzing relevant company and industry information, originating from a broad variety of sources (such as financial databases, regulatory filings, industry publications, etc.)

**Profile**
- Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and resourceful with a demonstrated history of self-initiative
- Above all, a passion for equity research & investing and a keen sense of humour
- Intellectual curiosity, the ability to learn quickly, and exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent spreadsheet and financial analysis/modeling skills
- Ability to manage a heavy workload, meet stringent deadlines, and perform under pressure (sometimes for extended periods of time)
- Willingness to “roll up the sleeves” and put in the hours (often on short notice) - evening and weekend work is often required

**Required Education & Experience**
- Undergraduate/graduate degree in business with strong academic achievement
- 1 to 4 years of experience as a Research Associate or similar role is an asset although not required (internship experience will be considered)
- Work experience or training in financial modeling/equity research - the successful completion of supplemental financial modelling courses is a positive.

Echelon is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. If you are invited to interview and require accommodation (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Application instructions**:
To apply, please upload your (1) resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) latest university transcript. We thank all applicants for their response but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.