Equity Research Associate - Toronto, Canada - MFS Investment Management

MFS Investment Management

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other.

Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

At MFS the Equity Research Associate Program is designed to allow associates to become fully immersed in the investment management world of stock picking.

The Equity Research Associates work with the fundamental equity research team and gather information on companies to augment the coverage of the analysts.

The Equity Research Associate Program is designed to be a - 4 year program, where incumbents generally will pursue graduate school or another opportunity inside or outside of MFS at the end of their term.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Gathers information about companies by interviewing suppliers, customers, government agencies, sell side analysts, etc. Assists in developing interview questions and gathers data via telephone or in person (hosts visitors or travels to location).
Gathers and synthesizes information from multiple sources to assess a company's growth prospects, competitive position, management, etc. Presents finding to research analyst.
Collects financial data from databases and interview process to be utilized in financial modeling.
Acts as conduit for cross-industry research between the various members of the sector team.
Assumes additional projects and responsibilities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Demonstrated passion for investing and the stock market.
Exceptional analytical skills, ability to gather and concisely compile large amounts of information.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work independently on complex projects.
Bachelor's degree.
Relevant internship experience preferred.
Ability to travel.

LI-HYBRID

What we offer:
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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