Associate, Equity Research, Energy

Scotiabank•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a purpose-driven, winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture. As an Associate in US Equity Research, Energy, you will be part of Global Banking and Markets (GBM), a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. GBM offers a full range of investment banking, credit, and risk management products and services. We are looking for individuals who are driven to win, motivated to grow, and aim to be the best in the sector. This role contributes to the overall success of the Scotiabank US Research Department, ensuring individual goals and initiatives support team business strategies and objectives, while adhering to all governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Requirements

A university degree is required, with a preference for business, economics, engineering, computer science/programming
FINRA SIE, S-63, S-86 and S-87 designations will be required
Strong accounting, financial modeling, and analytical skills are required
Excellent command of Microsoft Suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel is required
Work experience in a financial, engineering or analytical capacity in computer science/programing field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
Ability to multi-task and manage several on-going projects at the same time
Energetic, self-motivated, hardworking one firm minded and detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Capital Markets knowledge/experience would be an asset
Experience using Bloomberg, FactSet and AI tools would be an asset
A P.Eng, MBA, CPA/CA designation or enrollment in/completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is an asset
Good business judgment and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Assists the Senior Analyst with day-to-day responsibilities including developing and updating forecasting models, maintaining current up-to-date information for identified companies and monitoring domestic and global economic developments.
Review daily news services for relevant information that impacts the macro, industry specific and company drivers.
Communicate with company management to stay informed regarding events that may/will impact company performance.
Draft research reports which communicate views regarding company specific recommendations and provide commentary on a variety of economic developments.
Work closely with Senior Analyst in the launch of new company coverage as well as the development of new industry and thematic research reports.
Partner with other sector colleagues and analysts in the United States, Canada and Latin America on industry and company reports as well as client and corporate events.
Assist sales and trading personnel with communications to investors.
Facilitate company marketing efforts by coordinating meetings with industry and corporate contacts.
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.