Associate, Research

About This Role

This Research Associate role supports the Equity Research Team at ATB Cormark Capital Markets, with a focus on the Mining sector. It suits a curious, hungry, and passionate team player eager to learn and grow in equity markets and investing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of written reports on company financial results, industry trends, and investment ideas, including writing, editing, quality control, preparation of financial tables and exhibits, and final report preparation
• Input and manipulate data in company financial models and create exhibits suitable for publishing and analysis
• Conduct primary research from industry and financial sources
• Develop and grow a working understanding of industry trends for use in investment idea generation
• Liaise with executive management teams of various companies to understand business operations and updates
• Prepare and maintain marketing presentations as required
• Liaise with sales, trading, and other areas of the firm within regulatory guidelines
• Present to executives and other stakeholders

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or similar. A degree in Geology or Mining Engineering will also be considered
• Strong accounting, financial modeling, technical, and writing skills
• High proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Confident with strong communication skills and a drive to succeed
• Ability to work independently, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines, sometimes for extended periods
• Ability to multi-task and manage several ongoing projects at the same time with a client-oriented focus
• High level of dedication, diligence, and pride in quality of work

Nice to have:

• Two to five years of experience in Capital Markets or in a related financial services role
• Completion or eligibility to enroll in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program

Benefits

• Participation in the Capital Markets bonus pool

Application Process

• If you are shortlisted, you will hear from us after the posting closes

About the Company

ATB Cormark Capital Markets is a full-service capital markets firm offering a wide range of financial solutions across North America. Established in 2020 with the combination of ATB Corporate Financial Services and AltaCorp Capital, and expanded in 2025 with Cormark Securities Inc. joining the firm, the team has developed a reputation for building strong, lasting client relationships. They bring entrepreneurism, unique opportunities, and creative solutions with integrity and an unwavering commitment to serve clients' best interests.