Equity Research Analyst – Communication Services

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The Equity Research Analyst is a critical driver of CIBC Global Asset Management (GAM) equity security selection. You'll be a member of the Global Research Team, reporting to the Head of Equity Research and working closely with the portfolio management team, especially the Associate Portfolio Manager for Technology and Innovation funds. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of investment research including financial models, ESG analysis and investment theses for a select group of companies in the Communication Services sector.

The recommendations emanating from this research will drive investment decisions across a diverse group of portfolio strategies (Core, Income-Oriented, Growth and Innovation).

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

The expected annualized base salary range for this $130,000 to $170,000.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.

We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversation about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

• Investment Recommendations - Accountable for the development of actionable investment recommendations within the Communication Services sector. Underweight/Overweight recommendations and timely changes thereto for specified sector companies are to be clearly articulated and well-founded. Responsible for preparing and presenting highly regarded industry reviews which drive clear and actionable investment theses for the constituent companies and, possibly, other related sectors/companies. Maintain Research Platforms - GAM’s Investment Research platform incorporates internally generated financial models, ESG analysis and thesis statements.
  
  Develop and maintain an accurate research platform with models and forward-looking estimates for the relevant companies.

• Stakeholder Engagement - Engage in an open and ongoing dialogue with GAM Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Analysts to ensure that the best ideas are incorporated into the respective portfolios.

• Contribute to Ad Hoc Projects
  , with a focus on enhancing GAM’s alpha-generating capabilities; this includes preparing weekly reports, materials to support equity strategy discussions, client and regulatory reporting.

• Relationship Building - Seek avenues to develop a close working relationship with GAM team members to develop industry theses, thematic pieces, and to promote and utilize a common research framework.

• Collaboration and Communication - Present and communicate both internally, to the team and professional staff and externally, as appropriate, with prospects and clients of the firm. Work collaboratively with the global macro and fixed income research teams and share insights across asset classes.

• Accountability - Accountable to ensure that the client’s investment policies are not breached by investments that are out of the stated policy (consequences can range from loss of client funds or client business to reputational risk to CIBC).

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