Research Assistant jobs in Toronto, ON

Salary: $100,000

Who we are:

Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive investment solutions, brokerage, and investment banking services. We are the leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.

We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, tailored solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.

Our Canadian operations are currently looking for a motivated team player to join us as a Research Associate with our Metals & Mining team in Toronto.

Responsibilities:

• Provide research support to the Research Analyst;
• Develop and maintain complex financial models;
• Conduct company, industry and macro-economic research;
• Coordinate, generate and maintain presentations and databases;
• Work with the Analyst to derive compelling sector views and company investment theses;
• Assist in the writing of company and sector reports;
• Develop relationships with covered companies, the internal sales desks, and institutional investors;
• Support and answer institutional client queries;
• Coordinate special projects, presentations and initatives as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in Engineering (preferably in Mining), Accounting, Finance or Geology;
• CFA / CPA designation or path toward completion an asset;
• 2 to 3 years of post-secondary work experience with exposure to the Mining sector;
• MBA would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated interest in public companies and markets;
• Direct experience with, and a solid understanding of, financial modeling & valuation analysis;
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Bloomberg / FactSet proficiency;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to create high-quality deliverables while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment;
• Solid work ethic with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and flexibility to work long hours under deadline pressure and to show initiative.

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In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.