Junior Trader - 1832 Asset Management [Scotiabank]

Requisition ID: 180701

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Scotiabank is a leading multinational financial services provider and Canada's most international bank. Since welcoming our first customers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1832, Scotiabank has continued to expand its global reach. Today, through our team of more than 83,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates offer a broad range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking, to over 19 million customers in more than 55 countries around the world.

1832 Asset Management L.P.

1832 Asset Management L.P. is one of Canada's largest asset managers, and offers a comprehensive range of solutions, spanning every major sector, geographic region and investment discipline. The firm provides investment solutions for retail clients, high net worth clients, institutions, foundations, endowments and managed asset programs.

Today, the firm has over $140 billion in assets under management, and its experienced and multiple award-winning investment management team is active across capital markets and asset classes, deploying traditional and innovative strategies driven to deliver investment management excellence for our clients across our domestic and international businesses.

1832 Asset Management L.P. is a limited partnership, the general partner of which is wholly owned by Scotiabank.

Corporate Philosophy

As a Firm, We Consistently

1832 Asset Management L.P.'s core values guide the investment and decision making process at the firm.

• Challenge ourselves to remain progressive, engaging in diversity of thought to derive unique perspectives.
• Operate with honesty and integrity, demonstrate collaboration and forward thinking.
• Stay wholly focused on winning for our clients, our team and our shareholders.
• Strive to grow, build and retain our talent.

Junior Trader

As a Junior Trader, you will be responsible for executing and managing trades, in line with 1832 Asset Management L.P.'s core values, which guide the investment and decision making process at the firm. The Junior Trader will work closely with a team of Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Traders, and 1832 Asset Management support teams to add value to the trade and cash management process.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Execute global equity transactions ensuring fiduciary duty of best execution is met at all times and to all clients;
• Support Senior Traders in managing orders, trade flow and operational processes;
• Monitoring market activity and advise on timing of execution with regard to short term dynamics and liquidity.
• Support the portfolio management team by providing market intelligence, macro views, and data requests;
• Understand the broader investment objectives behind trade orders and to consult proactively with portfolio managers and investment analysts; and

As a Junior Trader, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to thrive and prosper in a fast-paced environment.

– We'd Love To Work With You If You Have

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role.
The successful candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Mathematically and technically inclined
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience trading and executing equity markets
• Ability to work under pressure accurately, efficiently and effectively
• CFA, completed or in progress, would be considered an asset
• Strong, energetic and dynamic character with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Completion of a University degree in a related field of study (Commerce, Economics, etc.)
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team of investment professionals.
• Buy-side or Sell-side experience preferred
• Experience Strong systems knowledge, including Bloomberg and other trading systems, Charles River, etc.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a premier financial institution and Canada's most international bank recognized as a Best Workplace®, in Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru, Chile and Latin America by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Scotiabank helps to build bright futures worldwide through ethical banking practices, environmental awareness and a commitment to communities.
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
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