Job Description

The successful candidate will play a key support role in Hampton Securities’ institutional equity sales by providing analytical, research, and coordination support. This position is designed for a junior professional seeking hands‑on exposure to institutional coverage, idea generation, and equity financing activity while working closely with senior sales, origination, and capital markets professionals.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Equity Capital Markets: Support the execution of equity financings for public issuers by assisting with investor targeting, preparation of marketing materials, coordination of corporate access, and post‑transaction analysis.

Origination Assistance: Assist senior team members in identifying equity financing opportunities and developing trading and investment ideas by conducting market research, company analysis, and comparable reviews.

Relationship Support: Support institutional client coverage efforts by preparing meeting materials, assisting with follow‑ups, tracking client interactions, and helping deliver timely market information and trade ideas.

Trading Support: Work with institutional sales, trading, and research teams to help deliver customized equity solutions through market analysis, trade monitoring, and execution support.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior sales and origination professionals in managing and servicing institutional client relationships.
  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of market updates, trade ideas, equity research summaries, and corporate access materials to institutional clients.
  • Support equity capital markets activity, including equity raises, marketed offerings, and secondary transactions, through deal preparation, investor outreach support, and coordination with internal teams.
  • Help facilitate corporate access initiatives such as non‑deal roadshows, investor meetings, conferences, site visits, and management calls.
  • Conduct basic market, sector, and company‑level analysis to support investment ideas, capital markets initiatives, and client discussions.
  • Maintain internal client and deal trackers, monitor trading activity, and assist with reporting on commissions and market activity.
  • Assist with RFP responses, client onboarding documentation, and internal compliance processes.
  • Collaborate with sales, trading, research, and capital markets teams to ensure timely execution and follow‑up on client and issuer initiatives.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with CIRO regulations and internal compliance policies.
  • Support general administrative and analytical tasks essential to the daily operations of the institutional equity sales team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
  • 0–2 years of experience in capital markets, institutional sales support, investment banking, trading, research, or a related financial services role (internships included).
  • Interest in institutional equity markets, equity capital markets, and issuer advisory.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and support investment and financing ideas.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal coordination and client‑facing materials.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Bloomberg considered an asset.
  • Basic understanding of equity products, capital markets transactions, and institutional investors.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented work environment
  • Eligible for registration under CIRO requirements (as applicable).
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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package

  • Competitive base salary ($120K-$180K)
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Equity participation program
  • Annual salary reviews

Benefits Package

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Flexible PTO and sabbatical options
  • Professional development allowance

About Hampton Securities

Founded in 1996, Hampton continues to be one of Canada’s leading full-service boutique investment platforms, delivering both wealth management and capital markets services. Our team of advisors, bankers, insurance professionals, and associates prides itself on providing bespoke investment solutions and tailored service to both our retail and institutional clients. Coupled with our all encompassing, individualized, insurance and estate planning solutions, you can rest assured knowing the full scope of your finances, business, legacy, and succession are well positioned for whatever the future may hold.

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