Equity Research Associate, Healthcare & Biotechnology

Location: Toronto

Position Summary:

The firm is seeking to expand its financial markets capabilities by growing its institutional investor and investment banking client base through the creation of a dedicated capital markets team, based initially in Toronto and with key additions to the team already consummated in sales, trading, banking and equity research. As part of our strategy to expand our capital markets capabilities across multiple growth industrial economic sectors, we are specifically seeking to augment our life sciences equity research team by hiring an Equity Research Associate, Healthcare & Biotechnology.

As part of Leede Jones Gable’s foundational life sciences group, you will be responsible for working with senior life sciences research analyst(s) to facilitate the publication of research reports that focus on investment & valuation summaries of publicly-traded healthcare firms, with breadth of expertise likely to focus primarily (though not exclusively) on drug/biologics development, medical technology development, and healthcare services. Desired qualifications are as summarized below.

Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with research analyst(s) to publish investment theses and/orvaluation summaries of publicly traded firms under coverage by the firm.
• Work cooperatively to generate financial models (usually using Excel as the flagshipspreadsheet/modeling platform) germane to predictions of share price valuation.
• Provide insights into how firm-specific and/or macroeconomic elements reflect onvaluation projections.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Undergraduate training in commerce, accounting, or healthcare/biomedical sciences (BA,B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Comm or equivalent). Applicants with life sciences-focused educationwill require demonstration of financial modeling skills and/or rudimentary capitalmarkets acumen.
• Post-secondary education and designation/certifications applicable to working within equity capital markets is required
• Graduate training in life sciences and/or business (M.Sc, M.Eng, Ph.D, MBA, orequivalent), prior work experience in Canadian capital markets, or Level I-III CFA designation are desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and facility with written English are essential, and candidates may be required to submit evidence of writing acumen either through prior publication history or during a formal interview.
• Facility with spreadsheet/modelling is essential, as is understanding of basic accountingprinciples germane to financial forecast derivation and share price valuation.
• Strong self-motivated work ethic, drive, enterprise and confidence are essential interpersonal skills for successful applicants.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be competitive with industry standards and subject to candidate qualifications. Candidates wishing to be considered for this employment opportunity should submit curriculum vitae and cover letter to: humanresources@leedejonesgable.com

We strive to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of people and the clients we serve, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our organization. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Syndication

Location: Toronto

Position Summary:

Leede Jones Gable is currently seeking an individual to work in the Syndication department in our Toronto Office. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Vice President, Director.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing brokered, non-brokered and selling group offerings
• Coordinating syndicate positions with relevant parties
• Work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders
• Make sure files are complete and in compliance before submitting for approval

Skills:

• Minimum five years of syndication experience
• Post-secondary education and designation/certifications applicable to working within equity capital markets is required
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment and in client interaction
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly, solve complex problems, and think creatively to drive optimal client outcomes
• Ability to review, assess, and provide detailed information daily
• Excellent capability to independently and proactively service multiple clients

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary and group benefits program, and the potential for profit sharing bonuses and equity participation.

Please respond to humanresources@leedejonesgable.com

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sales Assistant

Location: Vancouver

Job Description:

Leede Jones Gable is currently looking for an energetic, detailed, and organized individual to join our Vancouver team. This role will support advisors in providing professional, efficient customer service and excellent administrative management of client accounts, in accordance with the firm’s procedures and regulatory standards in the securities industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume various operational support duties related to the advisor, including completing transactions on behalf of clients following instructions from investment advisors
• Support the investment advisor in all administrative, customer service, and business development activities
• Respond to requests for information from clients regarding their account and/or the firm’s products and services
• Complete, check, and forward various forms related to account openings
• Monitor daily activity in client accounts and handle various administrative details to free up the advisor;s
• Check data from various information sources to ensure their compliance, in accordance with established policies and standards (transaction corrections, cheque requisitions, and deposits, transfer follow-ups, mail received and sent, etc.)
• Carry out, buy and sell transactions for clients under instructions from the advisor
• Carry out data entry, including producing various documents for clients, while ensuring the quality of the writing and the presentation of documents
• Help the team identify operational risks and improvement opportunities related to its activities

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience
• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course
• Administrative experience in a financial/brokerage environment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Demonstrate ownership and execution of primary responsibilities
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting strict deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft and Excel
• Proficiency in Dataphile is considered an asset

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary and group benefits program, and the potential for annual profit-sharing bonuses and equity participation.

Only qualified individuals need apply.
Email humanresources@leedejonesgable.com

All inquiries will be treated with the strictest of confidence

Corporate Actions, Receipts and Deliveries

Location: Vancouver

Job Description:

Recent growth results in the need to expand our back office operations team. The potential for realigning current duties allows us to consider candidates with a wide variety of areas of expertise, but we are ideally seeking an individual who has had experience in both client account processing and securities cage functions in a self-clearing environment.

Job Duties:

• Process and reconcile various corporate action payments
• Download and distribute bulletins to review and notify advisors
• Communicate with internal departments and third-party organizations including CDS, transfer agents and DTCC
• Deal with new issues, Cusip setups and updates
• Responsible for resolving problems as they arise with the receipts and deliveries
• Investigate, resolve and respond in a timely fashion to issues that arise
• Provide assistance and/or back up coverage support to other team members
• Maintain department procedures
• GIC purchasing/processing
• Knowledge of warrants and stock options

Skills:

• Able to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with others at all levels in the organization
• Flexible and enjoys an environment where responsibilities include a variety of tasks which may vary depending on company needs
• Strong organization skills and the ability to meet challenging deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with Dataphile preferable
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an investment industry back office
• Knowledge of warrants and stock options

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary and group benefits program, and the potential for annual profit-sharing bonuses and equity participation.

Only qualified individuals need apply.
Email humanresources@leedejonesgable.com

All inquiries will be treated with the strictest of confidence

Executive Sales Assistant

Location: Calgary

• Successful completion of the CSC, the CPH and the 90-day training program
• Industry experience required, ideally in a sales support role: current knowledge of daily market activities a necessity
• Working knowledge of corporate finance activities
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Initiative and well-developed organizational, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills

Compensation:

Base compensation and substantial bonus commensurate with experience

Only qualified individuals need apply.
Email humanresources@leedejonesgable.com

All inquiries will be treated with the strictest of confidence