Trader-(Hybrid)
External$90K–$110K/yrFull-timeHybrid2w ago
ComplianceDocumentationExcelPythonVBA
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Responsibilities
- Execute and clear institutional trades across the interest rate derivatives and FX portfolios, maintaining high accuracy in fast-paced market conditions
- Monitor and mitigate post-trade risk through active portfolio consolidation and rigorous limit monitoring
- Ensure that deals are structured and managed within the parameters outlined in the Market Risk Policy and Investment Standard
- Ensure all account documentation and actions taken meet with Central 1 and external regulatory compliance requirements
- Participate in various department initiatives and special projects
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with other departments
- Prepare, monitor and enhance front office PnL and risk reporting
- Work collectively with other departments to ensure accurate data flow and reporting
- Design and implement tools used for position and business management
- Maintain, enhance and develop business models and business analytics
- Provide accurate and competitive product pricing to credit union and institutional clients
- Maintain and manage active coverage with Canadian bank dealers to ensure competitive pricing and liquidity access
- Actively monitor global and domestic macroeconomic trends to anticipate shifts in the Canadian yield curve and FX markets
- What you'll have:
- University degree in economics/finance and/or quantitative discipline
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is an asset
- 5+ years financial management experience with excellent understanding of fixed income and derivative markets
- Self starter. Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong quantitative techniques, analytical skills and significant trading experience relating to fixed income securities and financial derivatives
- Strong competency in MS Office, with particular attention to Excel
- Strong competency in programming and data management. Experience in VBA, R and Python programming languages is an asset
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities, as well as the ability to research and organize information into coherent recommendations and actions
- Solid understanding of capital markets and interest in learning to trade and manage capital markets products
- Experience in design and development of front office pricing, analytics and risk tools relating to the trading book is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to support cross-department and divisional interaction and working relationships
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member; while concurrently managing a variety of tasks
- Accuracy is critical in this function and will have a material impact on Central 1's performance
- Salary range: $90,000-$110,000
- The salary represents the job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.
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Benefits
Work-life flexibilityHybrid work environmentVariable annual incentive planGenerous annual vacation allotmentTop-notch flexible benefits plan including family building and gender affirmationRetirement Plan, matched contributions at 6%Access to a learning platform and educational assistance supportAccess to a virtual wellness platformCareer development opportunitiesWellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activitiesDay off to volunteer in your community and other paid time off optionsCorporate discounts*subject to employment agreementJob Summary:As a Trader reporting to the Senior Trader, you'll support our interest rate derivatives and FX trading desk. In this front-office role, you'll help provide liquidity and market-making services to credit unions across Canada.This role requires working independently with minimal supervision, collaborating across teams, and showing strong initiative and professionalism. The environment is fast-paced, may involve extended hours, and requires meeting deadlines for reporting and analysis.Vision insurancePaid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com .
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