ETF & Derivatives Trader

The Consumer Goods Forum

$85K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in capital markets, equity trading, or related client-facing role.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred (engineering, mathematics, or computer science).
  • Strong understanding of the ETF ecosystem and market structure.
  • Experience with derivative instruments including futures and options.
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; proficient in Excel and trading platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate orders for institutional clients across ETFs and equity futures/options.
  • Quote competitive prices and manage inventory risk for Canadian-listed ETFs.
  • Identify and pursue quantitative trading strategies in equities markets.
  • Provide market insights, trade ideas, and execution services to clients.
  • Develop and enhance internal tools for pricing, risk management, and client services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic client-facing role with institutional investors.
  • Possibility to engage in quantitative trading strategies.
  • Access to a collaborative team environment with a focus on technical expertise.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Our Canadian operations are currently looking for a motivated team player with a strong technical background for an exciting role in our ETF and Derivatives trading group within Institutional Equities. This is a client-facing position that provides liquidity in ETFs and execution services in equity futures/options for institutional investors.

Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate institutional client orders across ETFs, equity index and single-stock futures, and equity options.
  • Quote competitive markets, provide liquidity in Canadian-listed ETFs, and manage inventory risk.
  • Opportunity to also identify and pursue quantitative trading strategies within equities markets.
  • Deliver market colour, trade ideas, and execution to clients.
  • Build and enhance internal tools that support pricing, risk management, execution, and client service.


Skills & Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in capital markets, equity trading, derivatives, quant trading, or a related client-facing / institutional role.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field preferred.
  • Strong commercial instincts, communication skills, and practical understanding of equity markets and listed derivatives.
  • Strong understanding of ETF ecosystem dynamics, including authorized participants, creation / redemption processes, and market structure.
  • Experience trading derivative instruments including futures, options, swaps, and FX products.
  • Strong knowledge of capital markets, portfolio management principles, and risk management practices.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and market / trading platforms such as Bloomberg, Fidessa, IRESS, WEX, or equivalent systems.
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.


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All applications will be held in strict confidence.

In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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