Health Care Portfolio Analyst (Buy-side), Growth Team - 1832 Asset Management, Toronto

ScotiabankToronto, ON

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD71916–CAD89895 yearly

Job description

Requisition ID : 199254

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Health Care Portfolio Analyst (Buy-Side)

Growth Team
If you have a health science or health care background, we will waive the required finance experience and provide all related training

Please make sure to read requirements for applying to this position. Applications without submission / answer to question below the job description will not be considered.

1832 Asset Management L.P. is one of Canada's largest asset managers and offers a comprehensive range of solutions through Dynamic Funds and ScotiaFunds, spanning every major sector, geographic region, and investment discipline. The firm and its predecessor companies have been providing asset management services in Canada since 1877, as a manager of mutual funds and providing investment solutions for private clients, institutions, foundations, endowments, and managed asset programs.

Today, the firm has over $150 billion in assets under management, and its experienced investment management team is active across capital markets and asset classes, deploying traditional and innovative strategies driven to deliver investment management excellence for our clients across our domestic and international businesses.

1832 Asset Management L.P. is a limited partnership, the general partner of which is wholly owned by Scotiabank.

Is this role right for you?

As a member of the Growth Team at 1832 Asset Management L.P., you as the Healthcare Portfolio Analyst will :

Partner with the Growth Portfolio Manager for the gathering, consolidating, and interpreting of information and data required for buy, hold, and sell investment decisions

Research selected industries, companies, and securities

Interview management of companies being analyzed

Prepare and make oral presentations

Prepare and submit written reports

In this role, you will :

Analyze companies' financial information to determine current and future financial performance

Examine company reports (quarterly, semi-annual, annual), event driven situations and other regulatory filings

Organize and format information collected

Draft reports and make investment recommendations using information from industry, company, and economic data collected from a variety of sources including the Web, corporate reports, general and industry publications as well as management interviews

Continually update and improve valuation spreadsheets in a timely manner

Monitor key reporting dates including corporate earnings and announcements

Document and report on relevant company and market news to the Portfolio Manager in a continuous and timely manner

Listen to company and industry conference calls as and when required

Generate a clear, compelling, and actionable thesis for each investment idea

Write succinct research reports and investment recommendations that can be used by the Growth Team, in carrying out stock selection

Make oral presentations on companies and industry trends as required

Develop expertise in specific securities

Actively participate in analyst focused activities across 1832 Asset Management

Support the Portfolio Manager with back-up administration duties, as needed and when requested

Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if have :

Minimum two year's related analytical investment experience (waived for candidates with a health sciences background)

Undergraduate degree or MBA, health sciences preferred

CFA® Charterholder or active enrollment in the CFA® program preferred

Knowledge of accounting an asset

Experience and working knowledge with investment systems (such as Bloomberg)

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft, specifically Excel and other financial software programmes

Skills

Strong quantitative-mathematical abilities

Excellent research, analytical and interpretive skills, with a proven track record

Ability to analyze and understand companies, interpret research, and make investment recommendations

First-rate oral and written communication skills

Thoughtful and strategic decision-making capabilities

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills and a positive results-oriented approach

Ability to speak French or Spanish would be an asset

Proven ability to multi-task

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Pro-active and creative self-starter, with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to collaborate with Growth Team members

Capability to cultivate sound relationships with other company stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment

Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In addition to your resume, please submit your answer to the following question as part of your cover letter :

What is your best investment idea and provide reasons why.

Location(s) : Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose : "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.