Conduct
independent
research
on directed/non-directed
topics
Generate
independent
research
ideas
Contribute
to the
development
of models
and technology-driven
analytical
tools
Provide
regular
briefs/written
contribution
to publications
on financial
and economic
developments
Support
production
team
Work
toward
providing
original
research
Vital
Skills:
An honors
BA in
economics
(or related
discipline)
One to
two years’
experience
in a related
field
Excellent
spoken
and written
English
Assets:
Good quantitative
and forecasting
skills
Creativity
and imagination
Proven
communication
skills
The
ideal
candidate
will be
entrepreneurial,
curious,
bright,
highly
motivated,
independent
and a
self-starter.
Good common
sense
and the
ability
to manage
stress
is crucial.
An active
interest
in the
financial
markets
would
be an
asset.
This
position,
offers
an attractive
compensation
package
with rapid
professional
development
in a challenging
and intellectually
stimulating
work environment.
Conducting
basic
economic
and financial
market
research
Technical
and mechanical
production
of a weekly
fax, special
reports
etc.
Preferred
and Vital Skills:
Must be
able to
work independently
and as
part of
a group
Must be
able to
adhere
to strict
production
deadlines
An
acute
attention
to detail
and a
clear
ability
to finish
a job
to fruition
Must
have a
keen interest
in and
knowledge
of financial
markets,
economics
and statistics
Must
have a
creative
and enthusiastic
approach
to work
Finance
background,
B Comm.
or B.A.
is preferable
Knowledge
of computers
is essential.
Basic
word processing,
knowledge
of a stats
package,
and exposure
to financial
applications
and time
series
databases
would
be assets.
