Gabriel Chiu
About Gabriel Chiu
Gabriel Chiu is an Equity Research Associate at Canalyst, where he has worked since 2021. He holds an MBA from Smith School of Business at Queen's University and a BASc in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto, and has extensive experience in financial consulting and analysis.
Current Role at Canalyst
Gabriel Chiu serves as an Equity Research Associate at Canalyst, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on analyzing financial data and developing investment theses. He utilizes Python programming to independently gather and analyze data, which enhances his research capabilities. Chiu advocates for integrating quantitative research with qualitative analysis, aiming to uncover deeper insights in financial research.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Canalyst, Gabriel Chiu accumulated significant experience in the finance sector. He worked at National Bank of Canada as a Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Senior Analyst in Operational Compliance and Regulatory Evolutions from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Manager at Scotiabank for seven months in 2020. His tenure at FDM Group as a Consultant from 2017 to 2019 further contributed to his expertise in financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Chiu holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, where he studied Finance from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Engineering Science with a focus on Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance from the University of Toronto, completing his studies in 2016. Additionally, he participated in the International Summer University Programme at Copenhagen Business School in 2020.
Research and Analytical Skills
Chiu engages in synthesizing diverse opinions from reputable news sources such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal to form comprehensive investment theses. His analytical skills are complemented by his programming knowledge, particularly in Python, which he uses to enhance his data gathering and analysis processes. This combination of skills enables him to provide informed insights in his role as an Equity Research Associate.
Early Career Development
Gabriel Chiu began his career as a Student Research Assistant at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, from 2015 to 2016. This early experience laid the foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of financial research. His academic background and initial professional experiences have shaped his approach to equity research and investment analysis.