Gurdeep Janjua
About Gurdeep Janjua
Gurdeep Janjua is an experienced Equity Research Analyst currently working at Canalyst in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has a strong background in finance, having held various roles in equity research and trading, and leads the Natural Resources team at Canalyst.
Work at Canalyst
Gurdeep Janjua has held multiple positions at Canalyst, where he has developed a strong foundation in equity research. He started as a Senior Equity Research Associate in 2018, a role he occupied for four months. Following this, he worked as an Equity Research Associate from 2017 to 2018 for one year. In 2018, he transitioned to an Equity Research Analyst position, which he held until 2021. Currently, he serves as an Equity Research Analyst, focusing on various sectors including natural resources. Additionally, he leads the Natural Resources team, concentrating on mining, oil & gas, packaging, and specialty chemicals.
Education and Expertise
Gurdeep Janjua has a solid educational background in finance and accounting. He studied at the BCIT School of Business, where he earned a Diploma in Finance from 2014 to 2016 and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from 2014 to 2017. He also completed the Canadian Securities Course at the Canadian Securities Institute from 2015 to 2016. Furthermore, he is a CFA Level II Candidate, having studied at the CFA Institute in 2021. His expertise includes advanced financial modeling, valuations, and equity research in the natural resources sector.
Background
Gurdeep Janjua began his career with a summer internship at Southwestern Advantage in 2013. He then gained experience as a part-time CSR/FSR at CIBC from 2014 to 2016. He has been working as a Sole Proprietor since 2016, where he operates as an Equity Analyst and Trader. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on finance and equity research, particularly in the natural resources sector.
Achievements
Gurdeep Janjua has accumulated four years of experience in equity and derivatives trading. He has developed advanced skills in complex financial modeling scenarios, including NAV, DCF, M&A, IPO, RTO, and spin-offs. His role as Sector Leader for New Listings at Canalyst involves overseeing IPOs and SPACs, demonstrating his leadership in the equity research field. His contributions to the Natural Resources team further highlight his expertise in this specialized area.