Equity Research Associate

Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. The company’s SaaS platform provides instant access to the cleanest, richest, best structured fundamental data and models on global public companies. Hundreds of firms across financial services and corporate markets globally rely on Canalyst to drive efficiency across their teams and to ground their financial analysis on sound fundamental data. Founded in 2015, Canalyst has offices in New York and Vancouver, with remote teams working across the globe.

Location: While we’d strongly prefer this position to be in Vancouver, we’re open to candidates working remotely!

We are looking for Equity Research Associates with a passion for Equity Research. Our ideal candidate has a solid capital markets foundation or deep subject matter expertise in a particular field and is looking to make the jump to Equity Research.

Contribute your foundational knowledge in capital markets or deep subject matter expertise to growing, developing and maintaining our public equity model library. If you are looking for an organization where you will be able to make an immediate impact on our business and your career, join us and take the next step!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build and support the review of detailed financial models on both existing and new coverage across all global geographies
• Update models for earnings season
• Contribute to sub-sector specific and coverage wide model improvements
• Conduct historical financial statement analysis and future period forecasting
• Develop subsector expertise to support the development of modelling standards, dashboards for comparative analysis, and new model features
• Document sector and subsector modeling best practices
• Support Analysts in providing exceptional client service to all Canalyst clients
• Conduct other ad-hoc general research and other company due diligence
• Participate in training new members of the Research Team

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• At least two years of relevant experience in equity research or equivalent education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or your sector
• Intense curiosity about both individual equities and the capital markets in general
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Highly team-oriented
• High integrity
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to deliver under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Strong financial modelling skills an asset
• MBA or Graduate degree an asset
• Completion or progress towards a CFA or similar designation an asset
• Leadership experience an asset
  
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

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WHAT CANALYST OFFERS

• Growth opportunities in a well-funded, high-growth company that’s aiming to be the new fundamental dataset of record
• Autonomy to create your own schedule and do your best work
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and mental health

OUR COMPANY

• We recognize the advantages of working flexibly. We have two offices located in New York, NY and Vancouver, BC, and our team works both remotely and in the office (when it’s safe to do so)
• We're a championship team, each of us with an integral role in building and running Canalyst
• We celebrate authenticity and value the unique experience and contribution of every team member
• We work together towards the shared goals of solving our clients problems and building a world-class business

• We value autonomy and responsibility in a way that empowers each member of our team to do their best work
• We’re committed to ongoing personal and professional growth and we back it up with a learning stipend, lunch and learns, and guest speakers
• We support your development by providing ongoing feedback, career development, and weekly 1-on-1s
• We’ll set you up to work remotely and effectively with all the equipment you need
• We keep you in the loop through quarterly updates and our company-wide annual retreat to celebrate big wins and milestones

Don't see a job that fits your skills? Email us directly at careers@canalyst.com.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Please note that all Canalyst employees are working remotely for the time being due to COVID-19, as the health & safety of our employees and their families is extremely important to us. Due to this, we’re currently having all new hires begin work with us remotely rather than in our office locations.