Job title: Senior Capital Markets Trader

Company: Aviso Wealth

Job description: Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso Wealth, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso Wealth has to offer at .

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Senior Capital Markets Trader to join our Capital Markets team.

Your role will be required to regularly perform essential duties on behalf of the company from your assigned Aviso office. Your role requires you to work onsite 5 days per week at our office at 151 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the VP, Capital Markets & Trading the Senior Trader is responsible for trading all asset classes, with a focus on equities.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Execute trade orders, trading multiple products for all asset classes including Equities (CDN/USD), options (CDN/USD), Fixed Income (CDN/USD), new issues, structured products, Foreign Exchange and Stock Lending
• Trade equities through Fidessa and datafile
• Execute bulk, basket and working orders
• End of day file creation and automation
• Support Real Return Bonds, Convertible Bonds and Debentures
• Create bond ladders and execute on CDN/USD bonds
• Execute Trade Swaps and Forwards
• Support conduit business
• CDN/USD Borrowing/Lending
• Customer focus and maintain relationships with new issues provider

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics combined with a minimum of 7 years experience working on a trading desk, executing on all exchanges
• Completion of the following courses required: Canadian Securities course (CSC), Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH), Trader Training Course (TTC), Derivatives Fundamental and Options Licensing Course (DFOL).
• The following licensing requirements are essential: currently registered or eligible to be registered with CIRO as an IR (Options) or RR (Options)
• Must hold or be willing to take the Futures Licensing Course and Options Licensing Course
• Ability to trade all Asset classes with a specialization in Equities
• Experience trading for a CIRO firm using Fidessa
• Experience using Bloomberg and using both fixed income and FX trading platforms
• Approved Trader ID from a previous CIRO firm, as well as a SAM trader ID
• Solid understanding of algorithmic trading (TWAP/ VWAP); step up notes and risk associated with the product; and currency options
• Demonstrated passion for the markets, resulting in a successful trading track record
• Exceptional customer service skills with an ability to successfully work in high pressure environments, under tight deadlines
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services supplier for the Canadian financial industry, with over $120 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a technology-enabled, client-centric wealth management ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $121,000 – $150,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.

Expected salary: $121000 – 150000 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:25:48 GMT