Job Specifications
What You'll Be Doing
Stifel Canada is seeking a Sales and Trading Intern to join its Institutional Sales and Trading team for the Summer 2026 term. The Sales and Trading internship provides student(s) with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Junior Associate. You will work alongside our Sales and Trading professionals and will gain exposure to market analysis, trade execution support and client engagement.
Stifel Canada has a strong position in the Canadian market, has an international reach and is continuing to grow by adding top talent. The role offers candidates an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on work experience that is focused on the financial markets. In Canada, we are primarily organized into industry teams focused on specific sectors. These include: Technology, Consumer, Diversified Industries, Life Sciences and Metals & Mining.
Stifel Canada is offering a unique opportunity to work with a well-seasoned team with an exceptional track record and a large global network of relationships in the exciting industry space.
Note – This position is based at our Toronto office and requires in-person attendance. The role is for a new vacancy.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually
The base pay offered will be determined based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.
What We're Looking For
The Sales and Trading Intern will be responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:
Collaborate with the team to provide ideas and research to institutional investors and clients;
Support the desk with market analysis, pricing and trade execution;
Assist in leveraging research products and increasing visibility of the equity research team through analyst marketing;
Maintain accurate market data and manage tools such as Bloomberg and Salesforce;
Participate in morning calls, client meetings and contribute to client engagement initiatives including corporate roadshows and events; and
Adhere to all firm and regulatory policies by remaining up to date with all regulatory rules and activities as it relates to transactions.
What You'll Bring
Seeking a 3rd year business/finance/accounting/statistics student with an interest in capital markets. The Intern candidate should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following
Strong quantitative, interpretive and analytical skills;
Demonstrated leadership and disciplined work ethic;
Superior attention to detail;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines;
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint;
Ability to work in teams; and
Highly-motivated and energetic.
How to Apply
Role
For your application to be eligible for consideration, please ensure the following items are included in your application when you apply for this role:
Cover letter, Resume and Academic Transcript (unofficial are acceptable) in one PDF document
Education & Experience
Candidates must be graduating from their undergraduate programs in either December 2026 or Spring 2027;
Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA; and
Internship duration May 2026 - August 2026.
Systems & Technology
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
About Stifel
Stifel Canada (https://www.stifel.com/institutional/StifelCanada) is a leading provider of investment banking services, including advisory and underwriting, institutional sales and trading and research services. We offer a full suite of focused debt capital markets, equity capital markets, financial advisory, and investment services, delivering superior advice and execution to a broad range of corporate clients and institutional investors worldwide.
Stifel Canada is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp., a public (NYSE – SF) full-service global investment bank with over 8,500 personnel operating in Canada, the United States and Europe. This includes over 400 investment banking professionals serving the needs of growth companies through specialized expertise and strong relationships within its core industries. As a growth company itself, Stifel’s passion is in bringing the right combination of people, products and services to the table to help our clients grow and excel for the long term.
At Stifel Canada we offer an entrepreneurial environment, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, fertility, paramedical and vision care, HCSA, wellness initiatives, life insurance, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Inclusiveness and Equal Opportunity
At Stifel Canada we are committed to our vision of an equitable, diverse and inclusive finance industry where people of all genders, races, sexual orientations and abilities have equal opportun
About the Company
Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S. Stifel ranks as the 7th largest brokerage firm in the country as measured by number of financial advisors, with approximately 2,300, and features a highly regarded equity re...
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