Beacon Securities Limited
Kate Hayes has extensive work experience in investment banking. Kate is currently serving as the Vice President of Investment Banking at Beacon Securities Limited. Prior to this role, Kate worked at Paradigm Capital as an Associate in Investment Banking from 2018 to 2022. During their time at Paradigm Capital, they gained experience in various advisory mandates, including working as an advisor to Zijin Mining Co. on its acquisition of Neo Lithium Corp. and advising the Board of Sherritt International on a recapitalization transaction. Before joining Paradigm Capital, Kate worked at M Partners Inc as an Investment Banking Associate and Analyst from 2015 to 2018. Kate also gained experience as a Summer Intern at Starport Managed Services Inc in 2011 and at CI Investments Inc in 2013.
Kate Hayes has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from Queen's University. Kate also participated in an International Exchange program at Copenhagen Business School, focusing on Business. Additionally, they have passed Level I of the CFA Program, certified by the CFA Institute in 2014.
Beacon Securities Limited
Founded in 1988, Beacon is a full-service independent investment dealer in Canada, with an emphasis on mid-market institutional equities. Our services include: • Equity research • Institutional sales & trading • Investment Banking Investment Banking We bring you innovative financing solutions, tailored to meet the demands of your business and capital markets strategy. We approach every mandate with a focus on long-term value creation – our corporate finance ideology is rooted in building and maintaining rewarding relationships with our clients, not in “one-off” transactions. Equity Research Beacon has a strategic presence across Canada and serves clients globally across many different sectors. Our team is comprised of a diverse group of dedicated investment professionals who are passionate about creating value for our clients. Current areas of coverage include: • Mining • Oil & Gas • Clean Technology • Healthcare • Cannabis • Non-Bank Financials • Diversified / Special Situations Institutional Sales & Trading With a focus on mid-market growth companies in oil and gas, technology, mining and non-resource special situations. Our idea-driven approach ensures that our clients, both institutional investors and issuers, are offered unique and innovative solutions to help achieve their goals. Institutional Fixed Income Our fixed income team is involved in underwriting, origination, trading and sales of corporate and government securities, and is a proud distributor for the Bank of Canada and provinces across the country.