Associate Capital Markets Research recruitment

About Key:  

Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $97 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through branches and offices; a network of 1,439 ATMs; telephone banking centers 1-800-KEY2YOU® (1-800-539-2968); and a website, Key.com®, that provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.   About the Job Keybanc Capital Markets Inc. is looking to hire a Research Associate to join the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) equity research team. 

 The Associate's responsibilities would include real estate industry analysis and company-specific coverage, while working within the framework of a larger REIT research team comprised of additional analysts and associates.  Primary responsibilities include analyzing financial statements/SEC documents, financial supplements, building and maintaining earnings models, writing research notes, and speaking to both internal and external clients, industry contacts, and management teams about the stocks/sector.

 Required Qualifications 

We look for candidates who possess strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing/communication skills, as well as modeling, forecasting, and valuation experience.  The candidate must also possess tremendous intellectual curiosity and be able to solve problems independently.  

 The candidate should have at least 1-3 years of experience (investment banking, research, real estate, or another intensely analytical role) and an interest in research, the stock market and real estate. Experience in the real estate sector preferred. 

 Proficiency in excel and a strong academic record are required.  Candidates are expected to be resourceful and flexible, with the ability to work well under pressure in a periodically intense environment.  The ideal candidate is driven and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as a key team player.  Attention to detail is a must!
 
 Life at Key is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Just as we help our customers reach their financial goals, we're committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that will help you fulfill a healthy work/life balance.

 For more information about KeyBank and to complete an online application and submit your resume, go to www.key.com/careers and search "Associate Capital Markets Research" and locate job id # 99987134.

 KeyCorp is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. We're proud to be one of the Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality for 2011.