Equity Research Associate – U.S. Chemicals

Application Deadline: 10/29/2026 Address: 151 W 42nd Street Job Family Group: Customer Solutions 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 Equity Research Associate – U.S. Chemicals 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 over 900 stocks across diverse sectors, and provides equity strategy, quantitative analysis, and portfolio management services to our clients. The US Equity Research department consists of 34 analysts and 50+ associates covering over 600 stocks. Description We are seeking a Senior Equity Research Associate or VP to join our U.S.

Chemicals 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 several years of equity research experience in the Chemicals space. You have a strong financial background and a desire to help create, launch and support new research in the U.S.

Chemicals sector. 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 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 utility, power or renewable 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 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 positiv