Bank of Montreal

Equity Research Associate – U.S. Financials – Brokers, Asset Managers & Trust Banks

Bank of Montreal$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of equity research experience in U.S. Financials
  • Full licensing in finance required
  • Strong financial background with proficiency in accounting and finance
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities and client needs

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models
  • Analyze financial statements and news for industry coverage
  • Write comprehensive equity research reports and investment theses
  • Conduct site visits and management meetings for insights
  • Communicate investment recommendations to clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Health insurance and accident/life insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling and option for irregular hours to accommodate workloads.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline: 10/11/2026 Address: 151 W 42nd Street Job Family Group: Customer Solutions We are seeking a Senior Equity Research Associate or VP to join our U.S. Financials team. The associate will be an integral member of the team, will work closely with the senior analyst and two other team members to develop and market all equity research products. The role requires strong analytical / critical thinking skills, solid communication skills (with a drive for client interaction) a passion for the stock market, keen attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. The work environment involves collaboration, co-ordination and a shared knowledge base with the analyst and rest of the team but equally values independence, initiative, idea generation and a sense of ownership for the work. Ideal Candidate: Our ideal candidate is fully licensed and has a minimum of three to five plus years of equity research experience in the U.S. Financials space with a strong financial background and a desire to help create, launch and support new research. Strong accounting and finance skills, strong communication skills (both verbal for client interactions as well as written) a passion for the stock market and the ability to work on a fast-paced equity research team are critical. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Building and maintaining detailed company models (IS/BS/CF) • Analyzing financial statements and news related to industry coverage • Analyze company filings (10-K, 10-Q, earnings releases) and company transcripts • Writing equity research reports and over time, formulating investment theses • Participation in site visits and management meetings • Maintaining, sourcing and analyzing industry data • Communicating investment recommendations to internal and external clients • Collaborate in developing tools and processes to gather industry and company-related news that can then be disseminated to clients as one-off products or incorporated in the group’s normal research product • Work to establish industry, regulatory and political relationships to help better predict and/or handicap industry trends or company-related events Experience/Skills A combination of writing skills, technical knowledge and skills in equity research, finance or accounting demonstrated through relevant work and educational experience is required. Prior industry experience in the brokerage, asset management and exchange sectors is not required but could be a benefit.  Candidates must have a clear and proven track record of achievement throughout their education and career. Other necessary attributes include: • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing various/shifting priorities • Client service mindset and ability to prioritize client needs with accuracy • The ability to interact professionally with company management teams and clients (analysts and portfolio managers) • A keen interest in and demonstrated understanding of Equity Research • A positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, the ability to learn quickly and strong attention to detail • Superior work ethic, self-motivated and the ability to work both collaboratively as well as independently • Ability to manage a heavy workload and meet stringent deadlines, often in a time-constrained, high-pressure environment • Flexibility to work irregular and extended hours • Solid technology skills with robust knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg and/or FactSet. Familiarity with Dealogic, Preqin and Morningstar would also be a positive. • Demonstrated use of AI in the workplace • CFA Charter or working towards the CFA designation is a plus Education Bachelor’s degree is required. A post-secondary degree in a related field of study is a plus. U.S. only. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Senior Research Associate Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $150,000 up to $180,000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements) VP, Equity Research Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $200,000 up to $250,000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements) Salary: 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:

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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