Equity Research Vice President - Canadian Financials

Jefferies Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Vice President for its Canadian Financial Services Research team in Toronto. The role involves analyzing industry trends, building financial models, and collaborating with a team to produce research reports. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree with a high GPA. The position demands regular office attendance, offering a salary range of $215,000 - $250,000 CAD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience, preferably in equity research or investment banking.
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets.
• High attention to detail in written work and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industry macro trends and company financials.
• Build and maintain financial models and industry databases.
• Communicate recommendations to sales, trading, and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High GPA

Job description

Overview

Jefferies is seeking a Vice President for its Canadian Financial Services Research team. This individual will analyze industry macro trends and company financials. Under the direction of the Senior Analyst, the VP will help cover 20+ stocks, which will primarily consist of bank, insurance and diversified financial companies. The candidate will be part of a broader financial services team, and frequent collaboration with the rest of the team is expected. The VP will build and maintain financial models and industry databases, ensuring correct and up-to-date information for research reports that are distributed to internal / external clients. They will also work closely with others on the team to write earnings reports, company reports, monthly / weekly publications and initiation of stock coverage reports. As part of this process, the team member will also review business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources in order to gather, synthesize and interpret data on companies followed by the Specialty Finance / Fintech Team.

Over time, the associate will help communicate recommendations to sales, trading and clients. In addition, they will help develop marketing materials for clients, meet with management teams and attend industry conferences, when appropriate.

This position is located in Toronto and coming into the office on a regular basis is required.

Required Background

• 5+ years of related experience, preferably in sell-side / buy-side equity research, or investment banking; within financial services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - strong excel skills are critical
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail in terms of written work and financial modeling
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize & deliver in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to communicate and collaborate well in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree with high GPA
• Strong academic background in accounting, finance, economics, and / or computer science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in financial services
• Financial services experience a plus
• Solid experience in business modeling and financial statement analysis
• MBA / CFA / CPA a plus

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $215,000 - $250,000 CAD.

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (''Jefferies,'' ''we,'' ''us'' or ''our'') is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.