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 in trading credit products
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, advanced degree or CFA preferred
  • Experience trading FX, Equities, Futures, and Fixed Income products
  • Strong knowledge of Bloomberg and trading tools like Candeal and MarketAxess
  • Proficient coding skills in Python, SQL, and VBA

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and execute transactions in US and Canadian credit
  • Support order management and operational processes for the trading team
  • Share market insights with the investment management team
  • Coordinate with Accounting, Legal, and Operations departments
  • Develop and maintain relationships with counterparties for liquidity access
  • Assist in developing junior traders
  • Enhance trade processes with pre/post trade analytics

Benefits

  • Flexible group insurance
  • Competitive pension plan
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Vacation and personal development days
  • Telemedicine access
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Ergonomic furniture program
  • Performance bonus opportunities
  • Discounts on company products
Full Job Description
Job Description

Director - Credit Trading

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


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.

Why you'll love working with us
• 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!

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

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!

Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Other Possible Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Company
Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.

Posting End Date
2026-09-24

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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