Economist - Montréal, Canada - Laurentian Bank

Laurentian Bank

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Seeing beyond numbers

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At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive.

Today, we have over 3,000 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States.

We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This role sits within Laurentian Bank Securities, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank.

The role of the economist is to bring analytical expertise in support to the Chief Economist and to participate at several activities to achieve objectives of Laurentian Bank Financial Group.

Responsibilities:

o Contribute to develop key economic and financial views

o Conduct in-depth research for customers and corporate functions

o Write relevant reports on Canadian economics and provincial fiscal situations

o Build presentation layouts and charts to clients and manage data

o Contribute to economic inputs tied to strategic and regulatory activities

o Discuss actively with colleagues on the capital markets desk

o Meet clients to discuss about economic views

Qualifications:

o Graduate studies in economics or finance

o Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in economics and finance

o Experience in the banking and financial sector, an asset

o CFA designation, an asset

o Very good knowledge of economic trends and fiscal and monetary policies

o Good knowledge of fixed income, equities, and FX markets

o Intellectual curiosity and capacity to learn

o Strong skills relative to analytics, writing and synthesizing

o Very good proficiency in office tools and statistical programs

o Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and French*o Very good interpersonal and presentation skills

o Capacity to initiate projects with effective oriented results

o Ability to work in a small team
- "Qualifications

Professional working proficiency in French and English languages required as position involves frequent written and oral communication on complex matterswith internal and external parties in both languages.

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Additional Information:

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Accessibility

Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for job applicants taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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