Recommendation, research and analysis of relevant companies and sectors
Fundamental security and industry analysis to identify companies with superior risk-return profiles
Ability to incorporate thematic investments themes and macro developments into the stock selection process
Meeting with company management, industry experts and other specialists
Quantitative modeling and analysis for security and industry selection
Maintenance and update of various analytical tools used to evaluate stocks for inclusion in various funds across CIGAM
Documenting research ideas and investment rationales
Maintaining a list of top recommendations in the real estate sector
Communicating high conviction recommendations to the rest of the group
Presentations to internal clients about stock selection and investment ideas.
Working closely with other analysts and PMs within the Real Estate team and the broader CIGAM investment team
Ongoing participation in research and process improvement initiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in the investment industry in the capacity of providing investment research and recommendations at an individual company level.
Experience in analyzing real estate related companies
Education
University degree with a preference for economics, finance or studies relevant to covering and real estate related companies.
CFA.
Skills
Ability to work within a small team of investment professionals.
High level of organizational skills.
High work ethic and determination to succeed.
A willingness to continue to learn and open to improvements in process and structure.
Good communications skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts in a succinct way.
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.