Contract Equity Research Analyst

This dynamic firm is seeking a Contract Analyst in Equity Research to support the Global Infrastructure/Renewables team in our Calgary office.  While oil and gas experience is not required, the ideal candidate should be comfortable with modeling, valuation, data gathering, and analysis.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
The primary objective for the Contract Equity Research Analyst is to support the publishing Research Analyst while gaining the experience, judgment, and maturity necessary for a career in equity research.   It is expected this Contract Analyst will work 40 hours a week and will contribute ideas, undertake initiatives, and support different levels of the equity research group in order to help the team meet their primary objective of delivering a top quality research product.  

TPH research focuses on both financial and technical analysis of companies and their assets, so the Analyst should anticipate considerable quantitative work.  Contract Analyst duties will include maintenance of Excel models/databases, company-level financial analysis, and research for larger thematic reports.  The successful candidate will spend a substantial amount of time utilizing the various databases and third party services that act as inputs to TPH’s top ranked research products.
 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Experience with modeling, valuation analysis, balance sheet analysis, evaluation of company filings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent and committed attention to detail
• Desire to build a career in equity research
• Pursuit of a CFA designation strongly preferred

A variety of backgrounds will be considered for this role, though a degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, Economics, or Engineering is preferred.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong analytical abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, intellectual curiosity, team orientation, and project management capabilities, as well as the ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations.