Equity Research Associate, Diversified Financials

Requisition ID: 152066 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. **Major Accountabilities**: - Perform comprehensive financial statement analysis and create and maintain financial models - Conduct in-depth industry analysis and research using industry and financial sources - Collect, consolidate, and interpret company and industry data - Assist in writing research publications, including morning commentary, company and industry reports, and theme-based research reports - Follow overall market news and evaluate market data to assess short and long-term trends - Prepare presentations for meetings with internal and external clients - Communicate and handle enquiries from institutional investors - Develop and maintain connections with investor relations and management of companies under coverage group - Liaise with sales, trading, and other areas of the firm within regulatory guidelines **Qualifications & Skills**: - A university degree in business or a relevant discipline - Enrolment in/completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is preferred - A graduate degree in finance or a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation would be an asset - Two to three years of work experience in the financial services sector in a financial, analytical, corporate development or M&A capacity - Strong accounting, financial modeling, graphing, and analytical skills - Experience in analyzing financial statements and valuing companies - Excellent command of Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Good business judgment and decision-making skills - Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work - A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn 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.