Hybrid (Equity/Credit) Research Associate recruitment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Develop an expertise in the Financial Services with a focus on the Banking Sector

•  Provide research support to analyst and team as required

•  Participate in and assist with writing of morning comments

•  Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases

•  Assist in the development of detailed financial models

•  Help coordinate quarterly and year-end reporting initiatives

•  Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector

•  Communicate news flow in a timely fashion to trading and sales, both orally and written

•  Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and initiatives as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Undergraduate degree with a financial background or an MBA

•  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred or Chartered Accountant (ACA)

•  Previous exposure to the Financial Services and/or Credit sectors

•  Previous exposure to the Banking sector in Italy is an asset

•  Solid accounting and finance skills / experience

•  Superior financial modeling skills - demonstrated skill in financial and valuation analysis

•  Professional business writing, communication and presentation skills are a must

•  Strong capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications, as well as the ability to source data from the internet and various technology publications. Experience with VBA an asset

•  Meticulous attention to detail

•  Strong work ethic and commitment to task

•  Ability to prioritize work, multi-task responsibilities, performs under pressure and meets time sensitive deadlines

•  Self-starter – organized and able to work independently

•  Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients

•  Good understanding of the financial/stock markets also an asset

Fluency in Italian is an advantage