Institutional Equity Research Associate, Mining - Toronto
Stifel
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and discounted cash flow analysis;
- Develop written product with modest direction from the senior level Research Analyst;
- Read, understand and assess both NI 43-101 technical reports and financial statements;
- Rudimentary ability to follow and synthesize macroeconomic data as it pertains to precious/base metals pricing and outlook;
- Analyze information obtained from management in order to conceptualize and define operational problems;
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy; reformulate models as necessary;
- Build and update comp sheets;
- Collaborate with the broader mining team on idea generation, combined written publications;
- Manage databases and electronic data services (i.e. Bloomberg, FactSet, Cap IQ etc.);
- Must be able to clearly state and defend the Analyst’s investment thesis and outlook for each of the stocks under coverage;
- Respond to basic questions from institutional sales and clients regarding covered companies, and industry questions and data requests;
- Able to evaluate basic valuation methodologies for stocks under coverage and the broader sector;
- Meet the special projects demands of the senior level Research Analysts;
- Use all resources to determine and locate relevant data;
- Continue to build industry knowledge and find avenues for independent investigation in the sector; and
- Willing to occasionally travel to visit mining and exploration projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Skills in primary research, interviewing and data gathering;
- Strong quantitative skills with comprehensive understanding of accounting, equity analysis, valuation and financial modeling;
- Creativity with respect to investment analysis and a passionate interest in capital markets and the mining sector;
- Ability to work under a high pressure and time sensitive environment;
- Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining an ability to see the overall picture; and
- Desire to join and help build a winning team.
- One of the following Undergraduate Degrees 1) in business, with a focus on finance with a robust understanding of the mining sector or 2) in Mining Engineering or Geology, with a demonstrated understanding of financial concepts;
- Minimum 1-2 years full time equity research work experience or 2-4 years of industry experience; and
- Advanced qualification (CFA, P. Eng, P. Geo, MBA, or CPA) would be an asset but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Experience using Bloomberg, FactSet or similar platform.