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Research Associate Retailing Sector

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Research Associate - Retailing Sector

As one of Canada's Top 50 Employers for the sixth consecutive year, Scotiabank places great importance on recognizing and rewarding strong performance. We offer room for advancement, a stimulating work environment and the resources to help you make the most of your career. Together, we continue to make Scotiabank a great place to work.

Scotia Capital has helped the Bank deliver excellent returns to shareholders and build one of the strongest capital bases in the Canadian financial services market. This business line offers lending, investment banking and capital markets products to corporate, government and institutional clients. It provides full-service coverage across the NAFTA region, as well as a niche focus in selected markets globally, through two divisions - Global Capital Markets and Global Corporate and Investment Banking.

Department: Equity Research - Toronto

POSITION SUMMARY:

Research Associates play an integral role in the Equity Research department by providing crucial assistance 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. The Research Associate works closely with the Research Analyst to develop financial forecasts and provide recommendations on particular stocks. Associates typically gain an in-depth understanding of the financial and operational issues within a particular sector, gaining valuable skills, knowledge, and relationships.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Create and maintain company financial models and industry databases
• Assist in writing research publications and morning comments
• Conduct primary research from industry and financial sources
• Generate tables and graphs
• Handle enquiries from institutional investors on the analyst's behalf
• Liaise with sales, trading and other areas of the firm within regulatory guidelines
• Prepare marketing presentations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience in equity research, retail consulting, or in the corporate offices of a retailing firm would be an asset
• Strong accounting, financial modeling, technical and writing skills
• Excellent spreadsheeting and graphing skills
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters or similar services would be an asset
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and manage several on-going projects at the same time
• Self-motivated, hardworking and detail-oriented

EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATIONS:

• An undergraduate degree in business
• An MBA, CA designation or enrollment in/completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program would be an asset

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested applicants must send a cover letter, university transcripts and a current résumé.

The Scotiabank Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No agencies please.

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