About Haywood
Haywood Securities Inc. is a 100-percent employee-owned investment dealer with approximately 330 employees and has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto. Since its inception in 1981, Haywood Securities has valued its independence and its entrepreneurial spirit. We look for these two important character traits to be mirrored in the ventures we back and the investors we serve. We foster long-term relationships with the companies we support through our continued financings in capital markets and our ongoing advisory services. Our goal is not only to ensure the success of the venture but also to build enduring value for investors.
About the position
Haywood Securities is currently seeking an Equity Research Associate – Mining. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate their financial modeling/analysis/valuation skills and have experience in a capital markets environment. Reporting to a Senior Mining Analyst, the successful candidate will be located in Toronto.
Responsibilities include:
- Build and maintain detailed financial models for base and precious metal mining companies;
- Coordinate, generate, and maintain sector-specific databases;
- Conduct company, industry, and macro-economic research;
- Liaise with sales and trading (both institutional and retail), external institutional clients, and corporate finance to help provide industry and investment insight;
- Assist in providing in-depth company and sector analysis and commentary thereon;
- Prepare research reports for publication which focus on relevant news and events, and subsequent implications on buy/sell/hold recommendations and target prices;
- Provide other support to the analyst as required.
Requirements:
- Extremely strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create and maintain robust financial models;
- Excellent PC skills in the remainder of the Microsoft Office suite, as well as in sourcing internet-based data;
- Undergraduate degree (Finance, Accounting, or other Business degree preferred);
- CFA or CPA designation, or enrolment in the relevant program, would be considered an asset;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Self-starter that can work independently;
- Ability to work in a demanding, pressurized, and fast-paced work environment, sometimes for extended periods of time;
- Commitment to timelines and attention to detail is crucial;
- Previous experience in equity research, geology and/or mining engineering would be helpful;
- Understanding of financial/equity analysis particular to mining companies would be an asset;
- Previous experience using ThomsonOne, Bloomberg, Capital-IQ is desirable.
Why Haywood
Haywood understands that its greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees. Whether you are just starting out in the work force or beginning a new career path, Haywood offers a challenging environment well-suited to those with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Haywood believes in supporting its employees to enable them to meet their full potential. We offer competitive salaries as well as opportunities for professional and personal development. We also offer a full suite of competitive benefits which includes extended health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Job Details
Status: Permanent full-time
Location: Toronto
Compensation: the expected salary range for this role is: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00, plus variable quarterly bonuses
Vacancy: This is a replacement for an existing position
NOC Code: 11101 – Financial Services Research Associate
Please note to be considered for employment at Haywood, candidates will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.
