Associate, Equity Research, Energy

Scotiabank•New York City, NY

7d•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 success of the Scotiabank US Research Department, ensuring individual goals align with team 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/programming field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Champions a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
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.
Reviews daily news services for relevant information that impacts macro, industry-specific, and company drivers.
Communicates with company management to stay informed regarding events that may/will impact company performance.
Drafts research reports that communicate views regarding company-specific recommendations and provide commentary on a variety of economic developments.
Works closely with the Senior Analyst in the launch of new company coverage as well as the development of new industry and thematic research reports.
Partners 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.
Assists sales and trading personnel with communications to investors.
Facilitates company marketing efforts by coordinating meetings with industry and corporate contacts.
Understands 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 their 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.