Winter Intern Analyst - Investments

About the SAF Group:

The SAF Group of entities (collectively, “SAF”, “we”, or “our”) was founded in 2014 in Calgary with the ambition of becoming one of Canada’s leading Private Credit firms. We now have offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto with a team of more than 40 professionals. Since inception, SAF has deployed more than $5.0 billion across a variety of asset classes and industries. SAF is deploying capital via both closed-ended and open-ended investment vehicles with a broad investor base including pensions, insurance companies, asset managers, endowments and family offices. Our young and dynamic team is our greatest asset. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, personal development, collaboration and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Winter Intern Analyst to join our Investment team. The ideal candidate will be a high energy and self-starting individual with a passion for critical thinking and financial/risk analysis, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Investment team in conducting in-depth credit analysis and due diligence on prospective investments, including financial modeling, valuation, and industry research;
Assist in preparing investment committee materials;
Maintain industry and investment benchmarking databases;
Support the monitoring of our portfolio investments, including reviewing financial performance, covenant compliance, and ongoing risk assessments;
Spearhead research initiatives and other ad hoc projects; and,
Communicate and interact with SAF counterparties and stakeholders.

Qualification & Skills

Qualifications/Core Competencies:

You have exhibited passion and curiosity for financial markets, private credit and investing;

You are an entrepreneurial thinker and possess strong problem-solving skills;

You have demonstrated academic excellence and extracurricular involvement;

You have excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to be a team player in an open office environment;

You are a developing leader, with strong communication and presentation skills;

You can multi-task, have phenomenal time management and work ethic;

You have excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills;

You have an advanced proficiency in the use of Excel™, PowerPoint™, and Word™; and,

Must be enrolled in a university degree program in finance, accounting, economics, engineering or another quantitative field.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package;

Several opportunities for team-building events and activities; and
A supportive team culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

How to Apply and Our Recruitment Commitments:

Please submit your resume, university transcripts, and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to careers@safgroup.ca indicating the position title (“Winter Intern Analyst”) in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SAF is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all our employees and have specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices.

Application Deadline: September 30th

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