Associate, Equity Research, Energy

Scotiabank•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a purpose-driven, winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Associate, Equity Research, Energy role is part of Global Banking and Markets (GBM), a leading Capital Markets and Investment Banking platform with a competitive presence across the Americas. Scotiabank’s strong US presence provides clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows. GBM offers a full range of investment banking, credit, and risk management products and services. This role contributes to the Scotiabank US Research Department, ensuring individual goals and initiatives support team business strategies. Individuals are driven to win, motivated to grow, and aim to be the best in the sector, while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

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 information for identified companies, and monitoring domestic and global economic developments.
Reviews daily news services for relevant information impacting macro, industry-specific, and company drivers.
Communicates with company management to stay informed regarding events that may impact company performance.
Drafts research reports communicating views on company-specific recommendations and providing commentary on economic developments.
Works closely with the Senior Analyst on launching new company coverage and developing 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 in respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, Code of Conduct, and Global Sales Principles, ensuring adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations regarding operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions, and conduct risk.
Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.