Job Description

*IMPORTANT - Cover letters written by chat GPT will result in Automatic Disqualification.WHO WE AREThe Thompson Rivers University Student Investment Fund (TRUSIF) is a long-only equity/ETF-focused fund with $100,000 in assets under management, run uniquely by volunteer students. TRUSIFs' purpose is to create student scholarships with our excess returns through a real-world experience for students interested in capital markets and wealth management careers. Our team supports and challenges each other to reach our potential, make a difference in our community and achieve mutual success.JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition title: Research Analyst (RA)An RA is a key member who:

• Participates in due diligence processes for new investment ideas
• Interprets financial statements, earnings calls and market/industry data
• Assist in updating and creating financial models
• Ad hoc, suggests new investment ideas at weekly meetings
• Updates company data for equities that TRUSIF owns

A successful candidate has:

• An idea of what they want from TRUSIF and how they can contribute
• Examples of how they're a strong team player who seeks out responsibility
• Shows interest in capital markets and wealth management careers
• The drive to go the extra mile when necessary and isn't afraid to fail
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1 full year left in their program which is in finance, accounting, economics, STEM or related

Nice to have:

• More than 1 year left in your program
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of financial accounting and company valuation topics

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Comprehensive training designed to bridge knowledge gaps. Students will begin training upon joining TRUSIF
• The opportunity to play an integral part on a growing and dynamic team in a collaborative work environment
• A platform for you to implement industry-standard financial modeling, equity research, and company valuation skills
• Build solid relationships with a group of motivated students, our institutional sponsors, and university supporters
• The chance to be promoted to an Investment Analyst and Fund Manager role

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE: (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

• A resume (one-page style)
• A statement of intent: 250-word maximum and
• And your unofficial transcripts

Please note that we will only be contacting those we are interested for an interview. It is possible that some highly skilled and capable applicants may not be offered a position in the TRUSIF program this time around. Please consider reapplying in the next round if this applies to you as we would like to hear from you again. If you do have an interview, please tell us a funny story or a joke so we know that you read this application. Thank you for taking the time to read, good luck, and we hope to see you soon.

Thompson Rivers University Student Investment Fund