Equity Research Associate - Consumer & Retail

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canaccord Genuity is looking for a motivated Equity Research Associate for its Consumer & Retail team in Toronto. The role involves supporting financial research and analysis while developing financial models, requiring a finance-focused background and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with seasoned financial professionals in a dynamic environment, perfect for candidates eager to grow in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience.
• CFA / CPA designation or path toward completion is an asset.
• Solid understanding of financial modeling & valuation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support to the Research Analyst.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models.
• Conduct company and industry research.

Skills

Financial modeling

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Advanced MS Office skills

Bloomberg / FactSet proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance or Business

Job description

Equity Research Associate - Consumer & Retail

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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.

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 Consumer & Retail 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;
• Assist in the writing of company and sector reports;
• Assist with coordinating quarterly reporting initiatives;
• Support and answer institutional client queries;
• Coordinate special projects, presentations and initatives as assigned.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in Finance or Business, with at least two years of related experience;
• CFA / CPA designation or path toward completion 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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