Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Who we are:

Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry:  wealth management and capital markets.  CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive investment solutions, brokerage, and investment banking services.  We are the leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions. 

We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, tailored solutions.  Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day.  We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking.  We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.

Our Canadian operations are currently looking for a motivated team player with a strong technical background for an exciting role in our ETF and Derivatives trading group within Institutional Equities. This is a client-facing position that provides liquidity in ETFs and execution services in equity futures/options for institutional investors.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate institutional client orders across ETFs, equity index and single-stock futures, and equity options.
• Quote competitive markets, provide liquidity in Canadian-listed ETFs, and manage inventory risk.
• Opportunity to also identify and pursue quantitative trading strategies within equities markets.
• Deliver market colour, trade ideas, and execution to clients.
• Build and enhance internal tools that support pricing, risk management, execution, and client service.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Prior experience in capital markets, equity trading, derivatives, quant trading, or a related client-facing / institutional role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong commercial instincts, communication skills, and practical understanding of equity markets and listed derivatives.
• Strong understanding of ETF ecosystem dynamics, including authorized participants, creation / redemption processes, and market structure.
• Experience trading derivative instruments including futures, options, swaps, and FX products.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, portfolio management principles, and risk management practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and market / trading platforms such as Bloomberg, Fidessa, IRESS, WEX, or equivalent systems.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.