Associate, Internet Equity Research

Scotiabank & Trust • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Contributes to the overall success of the Scotiabank US Research Department, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures

Requirements

• A university degree is required, with a preference for business (finance, economics, accounting), engineering science or computer science.
• FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 and 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
• 2+ years of work experience in a financial, engineering, analytical capacity in the internet sector is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Capital Markets knowledge/experience would be an asset
• Experience using Bloomberg and FactSet 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

• Assist 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 technology 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.

Benefits

• Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work - and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees