Materials Sector Equity Analyst

What is the opportunity?

We are looking for an Analyst to contribute to our Global Materials team at RBC Global Asset Management. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to develop extensive understanding of financial markets in a dynamic and collaborative team environment leading to a challenging and successful career in investment management. For more information, please visit: ttps://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca

What will you do?

• Participate in collaborative team discussions of prospective investment decisions, to generate investment ideas, contribute to portfolio construction, and support overall strategy development.

• Independently conduct fundamental analysis of the Basic Materials sector and individual global Metals/Mining/Materials companies, focusing on business factors such as financial performance, competitive position, corporate strategy, and quality of company management.

• Develop and adapt sophisticated financial models using Excel to evaluate company performance and assess valuation metrics, considering factors such as commodity prices, operational costs, and growth projections under a variety of scenarios.

• Remain current on trends and specific events that might impact the outlook of industries and companies.

• Foster relationships with company management, sell-side analysts, industry experts, and other stakeholders to gather proprietary information and enhance research capabilities. Engage and evaluate company senior management teams through one-on-one interviews, conference calls and group meetings.

• Present investment recommendations to portfolio managers, articulating compelling investment theses and providing insights into potential risks and opportunities. Pro-actively provide portfolio managers with timely stock ideas, utilizing various fundamental, technical and quantitative techniques

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, geology, mining engineering, or a related field.

• Direct experience in mining and/or experience in equity research, investment banking, or a related field, with a focus on the mining sector.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transactions analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment and contribute to a culture of excellence.

• Genuine passion for the stock market and a deep understanding of the materials industry and its key drivers.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA level 2 or above)

• Experience as an associate equity analyst

• Knowledge or background in the Global Materials Sector

• Knowledge of Python, Visual Basic, Bloomberg

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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