Equity Research Associate Intern

About the company

Raymond James Ltd. is a leading independent investment dealer in Canada, focused on delivering tailored wealth management solutions and a broad range of investment products and services to Canadian clients.

Role overview

As an Equity Research Associate Intern, you will support analysts within the Equity Capital Markets team, which follows roughly 250 companies. The role is centered on helping the research function stay current on market developments so the team can form well-supported investment views for clients. It is a fast-moving, collaborative environment where you will keep building your skills in investment analysis and securities evaluation. Strong writing ability and clear communication are especially important for success in this position.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with analysts to perform detailed research on industries and target companies.
• Take part in due diligence work by reviewing industry and company information, building and updating financial models, preparing written research, and supporting verbal presentations for equity sales and trading teams as well as institutional clients.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate should understand accounting and financial analysis concepts, including financial modeling. You should be comfortable working under tight deadlines in a demanding, high-volume setting while maintaining strong attention to detail. Good organization, prioritization, and the ability to handle extended hours when required are also important. A personable, team-oriented attitude is expected in this high-performance environment.

Education and experience

Applicants should be working toward, or already hold, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, preferably in Business, Economics, or Accounting. Prior internship experience in equity research, corporate finance, or a related field is preferred.

Values and culture

The organization encourages associates to keep developing professionally, collaborate effectively, make practical client-focused decisions, take ownership of results, and contribute to the firm’s ongoing improvement. Raymond James also emphasizes a people-first culture that values individuality, experience, and background, and it operates as an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation and hiring process

Candidates who need adjustments during recruitment can contact Human Resources at recruitment@raymondjames.ca to discuss their needs. The company also notes that automated or AI-enabled tools may be used to assist with screening, assessment, or selection, but final decisions remain human-led.

Compensation and employment details

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 annually, plus competitive performance bonuses and incentives. Final compensation will depend on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the schedule is full-time. The status is listed as temporary full-time.

Workplace information

Primary location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Organization: ECM Research.