Associate, BioPharma

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American-domiciled financial services provider offering equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisitions advisory services, securitization, treasury management, market risk management, debt and equity research, and institutional sales and trading. BMO Capital Markets has approximately 2,700 professionals in 33 locations around the world. BMO in total has approximately 48,000 employees.

The Equity Research department covers over 900 stocks across diverse sectors, and provides equity strategy, quantitative analysis and portfolio management services to our clients. Within this, we are currently searching for an associate for our BioPharma research team in our New York office.

BMO Capital Markets is seeking an Equity Research Associate to support one of our Biopharma Analysts. Candidates should have strong familiarity with the Biotechnology industry preferably gained through experience in equity research, investment banking, consulting, or work as a scientist in the biopharma industry. An advanced scientific degree (MD or PhD) or MBA/CFA is desired, but not required.

As a Research Associate you will perform extensive fundamental research and analysis of Biotechnology companies and their various industries/market segments. You will create, maintain, and update detailed financial models, acquire in-depth industry expertise, and contribute extensively to the team's written product. You also will support the senior analyst and the BMO franchise through consistent interactions with company management teams, as well as institutional clients and BMO equity sales people and traders.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Successful candidates require a demonstrated history of internal drive/initiative, as well as unrelenting attention to detail, a high level of curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Optimal candidates will also have the following:

• 1-3 years of work experience, ideally in a non-academic setting such as the biopharma industry, equity research, investment banking, or consulting

• Superior technical skills, particularly in financial modeling, financial statement analysis, data sourcing, and broad due diligence

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

• Ability to work well as part of a coverage team

• Strong written communication skills (writing samples may be required)

• Academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and solid professional references

• SIE, Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses (viewed favorably, but not as prerequisites)

Base Salary Range:

$150,000 - 200,000 USD

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: ~~~

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As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. BMO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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