Equity Analyst

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What you'll be doing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced equity analyst focused on the industrial and business service sector. You will be primarily responsible for research and analysis of the Industrial and Business Services sectors for our internal equity investment strategies focused on Equity Income and Growth with AUM exceeding $10 billion and attractive long term track records. As part of the larger Equity team ($40 billion in assets), you will provide information and analysis as needed in support of other internally managed strategies. Our investment strategies have a long-term orientation and quality focus.

How you'll succeed

• Provide equity analysis on industrial and business services sectors for the Equity Income and Growth teams.
• Research and analyze market data, industry trends, filings, and all other necessary data to formulate and support investment theses.
• Develop clear, strategic analysis of companies that provides fresh investment insights to portfolio management team.
• Communicate rationale for company recommendations to portfolio managers, as well as sector themes and broader investment insights.
• Actively monitor companies under coverage and communicate important changes in a timely manner.
• Maintain brief investment thesis summaries on sector companies.
• Provide a flow of well thought out new investment ideas for our strategies.
• Model company financials and apply applicable valuation metrics.
• Work closely as part of the Equity team to recommend position changes within strategies under strategy guidelines and investment process.
• Provide analytical and other support to investment team members.
• Provide input in response to Relationship Manager requests.
• Write rationales for purchases and sales and post on internal portal.
• Leverage your network of company officers and other sources while conducting frequent face-to-face meetings with company management.

Who you are `

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree. It’s an asset if you have CFA designation.
• You have a minimum of 5 years US equity analysis and/or relevant industry experience (industrials/services sector preferred).
• You have knowledge of sector and industry trends, competitive issues, fundamentals, as well as knowledge of individual companies.
• You can demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and investment success.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, along with written and verbal communication skills, to effectively communicate in person and over the phone with a variety of individuals at a variety of levels.
• You work independently, leverage strong problem-solving skills, and exercise sound judgment.
• You are open-minded, flexible, and willing to listen to other people’s opinions.
• You work as part of our collegial research team and take instruction from team members.
• You solve problems, prioritize work, provide sound advice, and meet deadlines in a sometimes-demanding work environment.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

IL - 181 W Madison

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Investment Products, Large Group Presentations, Researching, Research Reporting, Wealth Management