Associate, Biotechnology Equity Research_

New York City

Associate, Biotechnology Equity Research

**Requisition ID:** 196502

**Salary Range:** 145,000.00 - 175,000.00

_Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience._

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

**Title** : Associate, Biotechnology, Scotiabank US Research, NYC, Global Banking & Markets

**Global Banking and Markets**

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

**Purpose** : Contributes to the overall success of the Scotiabank US Research Department, 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.

**What You’ll Do**

+ Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

+ Assist Senior Analyst with day-to-day responsibilities including developing and updating forecasting models, maintaining current up-to-date information for identified companies and monitoring domestic and global economic developments.

+ Review daily news services for relevant information that impacts the macro, industry specific and company drivers.

+ Communicate with company management to stay informed regarding events that may/will impact company performance.

+ Draft research reports which communicate views regarding company specific recommendations and provide commentary on a variety of economic developments.

+ Work closely with Senior Analyst in the launch of new company coverage as well as the development of new industry and thematic research reports.

+ Partner with other technology colleagues and analysts in the United States, Canada and Latin America on industry and company reports as well as client and corporate events

+ Assist sales and trading personnel with communications to investors.

+ Facilitate company marketing efforts by coordinating meetings with industry and corporate contacts.

+ Understand how the Bank’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 Scotiabank’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.

**What You’ll Bring**

+ Bachelors degree with a study concentration in a life sciences or chemistry-related discipline is required

+ Life science Ph. D or M.D. is preferred, but not required

+ Strong ability to digest primary medical and scientific literature and presentations

+ Command of Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

+ General understanding of financial statements and building financial projections is a plus, but not required.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential

+ Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

+ Ability to manage several on-going projects at the same time with extreme attention to detail

+ FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 designations will be required but are not necessary in advance of employment

**Interested?**

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

**What's in it for you?**

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location(s): United States : New York : New York City

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (cotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.