Trader

Trader & Client Service Associate

The Firm

A boutique Portfolio Manager firm based in Toronto and Montreal that works with hundreds of HighNetWorth Canadian Families from Coast to Coast. The firm is focused on building and managing customized portfolios to meet the needs of each client Family.

The Role

The Trader & Client Service Associate plays a key role in the operations team supporting data management client reporting trade processes and problem resolution. This person will work closely with the VP of Trading and Operations and Client Services Manager to ensure integrity of the data systems. This position requires strong computer skills attention to detail a positive professional attitude and ability to work in a team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with execution of all trades across all asset classes including global equities global bonds preferred shares money market instruments and foreign exchange.

Settle all traded instruments in a timely fashion.

Liaise with brokers backoffice personnel and custodian to resolve any trading issues.

Ensure all client accounts have adequate cash on a daily basis.

Maintain records of trades and confirmations for regulation and compliance purposes

Ensure daily prices and FX rates are updated across the security universe.

Setup securities and use Bloomberg to gather relevant information.

Perform daily account electronic reconciliation of systems to custodial records.

Monitor corporation actions and ensure responses submitted to meet deadlines

Assist with client inquiries account updates and maintaining accurate client information.

Support the preparation of client documents proposals and accountopening materials.

Help Portfolio Managers prepare for client meetings by organizing required materials.

Creates and verify client statements against custodial and address any errors or omissions.

Identify the need to promote workflow/system efficiency across operations and trading.

Other work as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience working at an investment management firm or financial institution with a background in serving highnetworth clients.

A University or College degree preferably in Business or Finance is required. Successful completion of the CSC and CPH is essential and experience in Fixed Income would be a valuable asset.

Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel is expected along with knowledge of Bloomberg and experience using portfolio management systems (e.g. Harmony Infinite Systems) preferred.