Equity Research Associate – Metals & Mining

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. The Equity Research department covers close to 900 stocks across diverse sectors.

We are currently searching for an associate to join our team, covering Metals and Mining, and based in our London office (this is an in‑office and not a remote or hybrid role).

The Equity Research Associate will support one of BMO’s Senior Metals and Mining Analysts, providing insights on publicly traded companies, conducting industry research, and preparing detailed financial models and reports. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough financial analysis of publicly traded companies within metals and mining.
• Assist senior analyst in conducting comprehensive industry and company analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast company performance.
• Analyse financial statements, market data, and industry trends.
• Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and investment recommendations.
• Monitor news, earnings releases, and other relevant information for covered companies and industries.
• Attend company earnings calls, conferences, and industry events.
• Develop, work with and maintain large data files of financial and industry data.
• Engage with sales, trading, and investment clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm policies.

Exceptional skills in writing, communication and attention to detail are essential. Prior mining/technical experience is preferred, but not required, although a demonstrable passion for mining will be an important determinant. Candidates must have a clear and proven track record of achievement throughout their education and career. Other necessary attributes include:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in industry and/or finance, preference given to those who have worked in metals and mining.
• A positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, ability to learn quickly, and attention to detail.
• Ability to systematically manage a heavy workload and meet stringent deadlines.
• Solid technology skills with robust knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Bloomberg.
• Superior work ethic, self‑motivated and the ability to work independently as well as a team.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and valuation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A keen interest in equity research and metals and mining.

Candidates should have:

• Candidates should have a strong undergraduate degree with excellent grades in engineering, science, or finance.

** PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK FOR THIS ROLE**