Senior Equity Research Associate U.S. Real EstateREITs

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About BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service North American-based 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 over 2700 professionals in 30 locations around the world including 20 offices in North America.

BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE TSX: BMO) one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$1.1 trillion total assets and approximately 53000 employees as of October 31 2025. #bmocapitalmarkets

Description:

We are seeking an Equity Research Associate to join our U.S. Real Estate/REITs team. The associate will work closely with the senior analyst to develop and market all equity research products. The role requires strong analytical / critical thinking skills 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 someone with 1-2 years of equity research or real estate finance experience and the requisite licenses (SIE Series).

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

• Conducting store and channel checks

• 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

Experience/Skills:

A combination of exceptional 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 U.S. Real Estate/REITs industry 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

• 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-motivation and the ability to work independently

• Ability to systematically manage a heavy work load and meet stringent deadlines

• Flexibility to work irregular or extended hours

• Solid technology skills with robust knowledge of Excel Word PowerPoint Bloomberg

• Demonstrated use of AI in the workplace

• CFA is a plus

Education:

A bachelors 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.

The salary range for this role is $150000 up to $200000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills experience education and qualification requirements)

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Pay Type:

The above represents BMO Financial Groups 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 Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups 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: Us

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