financial analyst

Dawson Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial investment firm in Toronto seeks candidates for a position focused on financial analysis and investment recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in financial analysis and MS Excel. Responsibilities include evaluating financial risks, preparing reports, and advising clients. The role is entirely on-site with no remote option, and offers health benefits including dental and disability coverage.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Basic security clearance needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial risk and analyze investment projects.
• Prepare analytical reports and provide investment advice.
• Assist in budgeting and risk management planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Risk evaluation

Investment knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Quick Books

SQL

Database software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Investment company
• Financial management/services
• Financial services industry
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate financial risk
• 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
• Develop risk management plans
• Perform administrative tasks
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Quick Books
• MS PowerPoint
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• SQL
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits