IA Financial Group

Director - Credit Trading

IA Financial Group • $125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience trading credit products
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or CFA preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with FX, Equities, Futures, and Fixed Income trading
  • Proficiency in Bloomberg and other trading tools
  • Coding skills in Python, SQL, and VBA are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and execute transactions in US and Canadian credit
  • Support trading team in order management and operations
  • Share market insights with the investment management team
  • Coordinate with Accounting, Legal, and Operations departments
  • Develop relationships with counterparties for optimal liquidity
  • Assist in the development of junior traders
  • Enhance trade processes through analytics and TCA

Benefits

  • Learning and development environment
  • Health, safety, and inclusive workplace
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible arrangements
  • Competitive group insurance and pension plan
  • Stock purchase plan and vacation days
  • Telemedicine and employee assistance programs
  • Ergonomic furniture and performance bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Description


Director - Credit Trading

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The Vice President, Head of Global Trading is looking for a Director, Credit Trading to join the trading team. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our team and located in our Montreal, Quebec City or Toronto offices.


Who you’ll work with:


  • The role requires extensive collaboration with portfolio managers, analysts, and cross-functional teams, including Legal, Operations, and Compliance, to facilitate efficient trade execution and portfolio management.
  • The individual will report directly to the Global Head of Trading, work closely with other fixed income traders, and traders in other asset classes

What you’ll accomplish with us


As a Director - Credit Trading you’ll be at the core of our mission.

Here are the main responsibilities:



  • Monitor and execute timely and reliable transactions in US and Canadian credit
  • Support trading team in order management and operational processes
  • Collaborate with the investment management team by sharing market insights
  • Coordinate with various departments such as Accounting, Legal and Operations
  • Develop and maintain relationships with our counterparties to ensure optimal access to liquidity
  • Assist in the development of junior traders
  • Support improvements in the trade process including pre/post trade analytics, TCA

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What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:


·Has a minimum of 7 years experience of trading credit products and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (advanced degree or CFA preferred).

·Is recognized for their excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to thrive under pressure,manage multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and work effectively in a team environment.

· Has experience trading FX, Equities, Futures, and Fixed Income products.

· Demonstrates strong knowledge of Bloomberg and other trading tools, including Candeal, MarketAxess, and Trumid.

· Brings additional value through coding skills in Python, SQL, and VBA.




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· A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

· A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

· The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

· Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

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Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

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Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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Location(s)Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Other Possible Location(s)Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street East
CompanyIndustrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.

Posting End Date2026-09-24

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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