Experience:

Entry-level

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Achievement of, or active pursuit of, a CFA designation or CSI Derivatives Fundamentals course is preferred.

Position description
Required skills / Experience

Requirements:

  • Must possess expertise in fixed income securities and derivative operations.
  • 1-2 years in hedge fund operations preferred; previous experience with investment systems such as Bloomberg, Calypso, Markit, CTM, and Icelink considered an asset.
  • Strong computer skills, including solid grasp of MS Office applications
  • Advanced Excel, VBA and Python scripting skills are required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Achievement of, or active pursuit of, a CFA designation or CSI Derivatives Fundamentals course is preferred.

Critical Competencies:

  • Technical Knowledge – Possesses expertise in fixed income securities and derivative operations with technical proficiency gained through both education and professional experience.
  • Collaboration – Effectively integrates within a team of experienced research, execution, quantitative, and structuring portfolio managers, emphasizing unity and cooperative success.
  • Operational Excellence – Demonstrates knowledge of ethical standards and control principles, confidently upholding the organization’s control and service standards.
  • Communication – Possess excellent communication skills with a firm command of written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to present complex technical information in an easy-to-digest format.
  • Attention to Detail – Must be focused on accuracy and making sure that instructions are captured and executed with precision and care.
  • Integrity – Maintains ethical standards and upholds RPIA’s values. Earns trust and maintains confidence, especially when handling sensitive information. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
  • Teamwork – Promotes a team-first culture, motivating team members and fostering a collaborative work environment.
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How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please email your application to careers@rpia.ca or please apply online by the link below.