Research Associate

BCA Research Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment research firm in Montreal seeks a Research Associate passionate about economics and financial markets. The role involves producing research reports and charts, collaborating with a diverse team, and offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a research role.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Produce visually appealing charts and comprehensive research reports.
• Handle client requests and generate insightful charts.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Analytical mindset

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Macrobond

Job description

07 May 2025

BCA Research is the leading independent provider of global investment research. Since 1949, BCA Research's mission has been to shape the level of conviction with which our clients make investment decisions, through the delivery of leading-edge analysis and forecasts of all the major asset classes and economies. The firm maintains a head office in Montreal, with local offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore and Shanghai.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Montreal, Canada

• Do you have a deep passion for economics and financial market?
• Are you driven by creativity, results have a strong willingness to learn and develop your expertise?

The role

In this role you will report to a Senior Vice President (Research and Information Operations) and will assist in the production of quality research reports.

• Your responsibilities will include producing visually appealing charts and comprehensive research reports.
• You will also be involved in handling client requests and generating insightful charts using our proprietary tool APL, Macrobond or Bloomberg and Excel.
• You will have the opportunity to work with diverse financial and economic data, honing your data-search techniques.
• You will contribute to the production process for various BCA products by creating charts and tables.
• All this will be accomplished in a fast-paced, deadline-drive atmosphere, providing you with ample opportunities for growth and development.

Joining our team means embracing a set of behavioral competencies that will drive your success and foster a collaborative environment. These competencies include:

• Teamwork
• Autonomy
• Commitment
• Creativity
• Professional ethics
• Analytical mindset

Requirements:

To excel in this role, we require the following qualifications.

• Ideally 1 to 2 years of experience in a research role
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably within an investment institution
• Knowledge of statistical packages and exposure to financial applications and time series databases would be advantageous.
• Professional fluency in both written and spoken English, as you will collaborate with colleagues in the US and globally.

Join our team and become part of an inclusive and innovative organization that values your expertise and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey in the world of macro research!

*Please note that we only select candidates based in the greater Montreal area.

We embrace and support each other without labels to make BCA Research a phenomenal and progressive place to thrive. We offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. Flexibility, trust and responsibility for a balance between wellness and high performance. Professional development, Recognition and rewards and a team spirit, support and sense of belonging to the company’s goals and plans.

Join us and be part of a diverse team that shapes the future of investment insights.

BCA Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.