financial analyst

Government of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in York Region is seeking a Financial Analyst to evaluate financial risks and provide investment advice. Candidates must have a Master's degree and a Chartered Financial Analyst designation, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The job requires on-site work in a fast-paced environment, offering health benefits and other perks.

Benefits

Health benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a large caseload.
• Experience in business process management and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial risk for various investments.
• Collect and analyze financial and investment information.
• Prepare analytical reports and provide recommendations.

Skills

Evaluate financial risk

Use portfolio management software

Analyze investment projects

Attention to detail

Provide investment advice

Education

Master's degree

Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• Trust company
• Investment company
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial risk
• Use portfolio management software
• Collect financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments
• Examine and analyze financial and investment information (profiles of companies, stock or bond prices, yields and future trends)
• Prepare company, industry and economic outlooks, analytical reports, briefings notes and correspondence
• Provide investment advice and recommendations to clients, senior company officials, pension fund managers, securities agents and associates
• Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender
• Analyze investment projects
• Assist in preparing operating and investment budgets
• Plan short- and long-term cash flows and assess financial performance
• Develop risk management plans
• Variance analysis
• Perform administrative tasks

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Business process management
• Investor relations

Additional information

• Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Benefits

• Health benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits