Associate, Equity Research (Portfolio Strategy)

Job title:

Associate, Equity Research (Portfolio Strategy)

Company

CIBC

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.To learn more about CIBC, please visitWhat You’ll Be DoingThe Capital Markets arm of CIBC provides corporate, government and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital, and grow and invest actively throughout North America and key financial centres around the world. Our vision is to be our clients’ preferred capital markets partner across multiple products and services, both in Canada and in other markets where our core competencies can be exported. The Capital Markets mission is to bring Canadian Capital Markets products to Canada and the rest of the world, and also bring the world to Canada.The Equities team at CIBC Capital Markets understands what institutional investors value most: original ideas, top service and performance. Whether it’s Bay Street or Wall Street, CIBC World Markets Inc. is there with the depth and breadth of product to advise on and execute the decisions of the investment community – anywhere in North America.At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview.How You’ll SucceedResearch – The Research Associate will work closely with the Managing Director, Portfolio Strategy. In this role, you will gain valuable experience developing and maintaining financial models and databases and researching fundamentals, quantitative and ESG factors that impact stock-selection and sector rotation. The analysis and research cuts across a host of security types including (but not limited to) equities, fixed income, mutual funds and ETFs.Technical Skills – The Associate will have an opportunity to work directly with the Strategy team on research projects and be active in writing reports. The individual can expect to provide support for the production of research reports, create and build quantitative analysis models and tools, and research and back-test investment strategies. The successful candidate will have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, as well as, solid coding capabilities. Associates need a strong attention to detail., and will be very excel-proficient and financial-statement-literate.Client Focus – The position provides the opportunity to liaise with our Sales and Trading teams, as well as to participate in conference calls and meetings with some of Canada’s largest investment managers.Who You AreYou possess an Undergraduate or Masters degree in computer science, finance, accounting, financial economics, mathematics or engineering. A CFA designation would also suffice. Please include your cover letter, resume and transcripts (if recent graduate).You are comfortable working with large data bases and possess experience working with Python.You possess ability to understand financial statements as well as strong grounding in mathematics/statistics and accounting/finance.You can demonstrate excellent knowledge of all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Knowledge of Bloomberg, FactSet, CapIQ and/or Refinitiv along with experience with Compustat and Clarifi are preferred.You are motivated by collective success. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external clients.You know that details matter. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to complete and explain detailed financial and statistical analysis. Strong multi-tasking and time management skills. Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment. Demonstrated interest in the capital markets industry through school courses, clubs and/or related work experience.Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.What CIBC OffersAt CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.*Subject to plan and program terms and conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contactYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.Job Location Toronto-161 Bay St., 4thEmployment Type RegularWeekly Hours 37.5Skills Communication, External Clients

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 19 May 2024 02:18:02 GMT

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