Market Insights Research Analyst, Associate

The Role

A Market Insights Research Analyst is responsible for supporting Global Market Strategists in conducting macroeconomic and capital market research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion for macroeconomics and financial markets through work experience, academic background, and extracurricular activities. A particular emphasis will be placed on a strong passion for the Canadian political landscape, economy, and capital markets, along with superior verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must take initiative, assume responsibility for tasks, and possess the skills to execute these tasks independently with keen attention to quality and detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research focused on Canada.
• Own responsibility for the monthly production of the Canada Economic & Market Update (Canadian supplement to the U.S. Guide to the Markets) in both English and Canadian French.
• Own responsibility for a weekly Canada economic brief, with commentary focused on data releases, currency and commodities, relevant political updates, and local market performance.
• Conduct research on broader global economy and capital markets.
• Author the Weekly Market Recap, highlighting key market and economic developments and tying them to the team's broader views.
• Assist in daily production of the U.S. Guide to the Markets, with a focus on the Investing Principles content.
• Present team outlook on global economy and capital markets.
• Provide written responses to questions from clients and the sales force.
• Present the Canada Economic and Market Update and U.S. Guide to the Markets to an internal audience.
• Record short-form videos for social media on key economic releases in both English and Canadian French.
• Support Global Market Strategists on specific research initiatives.
• Work closely with the lead Global Market Strategist for Canada.
• Leverage team views to conduct independent research and analysis.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French.
• Three years of work experience in financial services preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for economics and financial markets.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and style.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, FactSet, or other commonly used data sources.
• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, or related major. Liberal arts majors considered.
• CFA candidate or desire to pursue advanced degree/designation is preferred.