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Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is an investment management firm with over 60 years of experience conducting fundamental research and managing assets for pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and individuals in Canada and internationally — representing more than CA$50 billion in assets under management. Our history and culture are rooted in investment stewardship that is expressed through an adherence to quality investing consistent with our long-standing investment philosophy and the advancement of good governance and sustainable investing. Acting in the best interests of our clients is the cornerstone of everything we do. Headquartered in Montreal, we have offices in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Location Toronto Purpose Contributes to the overall success of the Research team in Toronto ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. During your internship, you will join a dynamic team, working alongside highly trained professional analysts and portfolio managers. We are looking for someone with related area of study (finance, portfolio management, and accounting) in their 3rd year or last year of university program. Successful candidate will have a demonstrated passion for investing. Key
Responsibilities
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader JFL relationships, systems and knowledge.
• As a member of the JFL Research team, the successful Co-Op candidate will work along with various Research Analysts performing fundamental research and add hock projects. Projects may include, general research, data organization, financial modeling, valuation, report writing, presentations and/or management team interviews, and/or contributing to the development of new sustainable investing products, ESG data analysis and ongoing evolution of ESG reporting.
• Understand how the JFL’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with the firm’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
Qualifications
• Demonstrated PC literacy
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Organized with attention to details
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Internship - Research, Winter, Summer or Fall 2023 The position will support the Equity Research team in Toronto Education / Experience / Other Information
• Bachelor in Business or Economics or another related field
• Member of investment program within their school (an asset).
• Students with top grades and standing (GPA > 3.5 / 4.0.)
• Passion for investment and related fields
• Interest in ESG/sustainable investing
• Analytical and accounting skills
• Knowledge of financial modeling
• Canadian resident or Canadian citizen (or a valid work permit) Working Conditions
• Work in a standard office-based environment.
Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department to make your needs known in advance. We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Please send your CV and cover letter to cv@jflglobal.com
