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A Career in Finance

The financial industry is considered by many to be one of the most competitive sectors in the world. In an increasingly interconnected world, financial activity is at the heart of the global economy.

Only the best candidates with degrees in finance, accounting or financial engineering manage to obtain a place in the world’s leading financial institutions. Gaining internship experience is a prerequisite for obtaining a long-term job in this sector. Toronto and Montreal are respectively the second and third largest financial centres in North America after New York.

Candidate Profile

Most of the world’s most prestigious institutions are present in Canada, which is why we can offer internships in investment banking, consulting firms, multinational corporations, asset management firms, private equity funds and hedge funds.

  • Major in Finance, Business, or Engineering
  • You show pragmatism, rigour, and a good team spirit
  • You are rational and responsive when circumstances require it
  • Mastery of Excel, VBA, good knowledge of Access
  • Fluency in French or English
Mandates and responsibilities may include:
  • Financial modelling and analysis.
  • Portfolio analysis.
  • Commercial development (identifying and developing investment opportunities).

Remuneration for this type of career can be variable, with a mix of some or all of : fixed salary (depending on role/company), sales-based commission, performance-based bonus.