Equity Trader

The Qualifications and Experience Required

• University degree in business, finance, or related field.
• Completion of Canadian Securities Course and Traders Training Course are required.
• CFA designation would be considered an asset.
• At least 5+ years of experience working on a trade desk and with trading platforms.
• Ability to excel under pressure (market volatility, time constraints) and execute swift decisions that may involve difficult trade-offs.
• Flexibility to adapt and change to PMAM’s evolving and growing needs within the trading team.
• Results oriented with desire to achieve high levels of personal and organizational performance.
• Possess excellent analysis, problem-solving skills, strong communication, keen attention to detail, and a keen desire for continuous learning.
• Extensive knowledge of broker algorithms would be considered an asset.
• Experience with trading sector specialization and knowledge of market microstructure considered an asset.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Thomson One, Order Management Systems and Execution Management Systems is an asset.
• Exposure to derivatives and FX would be considered an asset.