Trade Operations Associate

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One of Canadas Most Trusted Investment Brands.

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management being alternative isnt just what we doits who we are.

Founded by industry pioneer David Picton weve spent 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canadas most trusted investment brands we are proudly independentprivately run 100% employee-owned and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.

Thinking Differently is in Our DNA.

With a team of 160 bold thinkersone-third dedicated solely to investment managementwe are specialists not generalists. Managing $13.8 billion for institutional and retail clients we navigate markets with conviction resilience and a forward-thinking approach.

Were more than investors were innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors.

• Our success is built on four guiding principles:
• Treat investors money like our own.
• Redefine the way investors invest.
• Be humanalways approachable.
• Succeed together one investment at a time.

These arent just wordsthey define how we think how we invest and how we work.

Now were entering our next chapter. Were transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a dynamic bureaucracy-free environment join us and be part of whats next.

Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial Culture

At Picton Mahoney youll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm youll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities work in a flexible environment and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission. Youll be empowered with a high level of responsibility trust and flexibility providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards performance-based bonuses and a clear path for career growth youll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.

The Opportunity

At Picton Mahoney we believe that success is built on a foundation of purpose performance and partnership. Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trade Operations Associate who takes ownership of their work thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to grow with a firm that dares to do things differently.

As a key member of our operations team youll play an essential role in supporting the timely and accurate execution of trading activities across multiple asset classes. Youll work closely with internal trading teams and external service providers to ensure precision in trade settlement and position integrity

Youll have the opportunity to learn and lead:

• Own the daily asset reconciliation processreview investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure consistency and completeness across internal and external records.
• Set up and maintain accurate security data in our trade order management system demonstrating a commitment to precision and integrity.
• Validate and review equity fixed income and derivative trade orders ensuring every trade is reflected accurately through confirmation with brokers.
• Coordinate and provide trade settlement instructions to fund administrators custodians and prime brokers with discipline and care.
• Liaise with key external partners including executing brokers custodians and prime brokers building trusted collaborative relationships.
• Support the proxy voting and class action processes ensuring client interests are represented and protected.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects with a mindset of continuous improvement and performance excellence.

What were looking for

• Post-secondary education in business finance or a related discipline.
• 15 years of relevant experience ideally within asset management prime brokerage or financial services.
• A mindset of fearlessnessyou question assumptions challenge the status quo and embrace change to drive progress.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel Word) and comfort working in Bloomberg and trade order management systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a genuine commitment to client service and professional integrity.
• A desire to stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes continually expanding your knowledge base.
• A collaborative spirit eager to win as one team bringing your unique voice while embracing the diverse perspectives of others.

Our Commitment to Employees

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management we take pride in enhancing our employees experiences through a comprehensive suite of exceptional perks and programs. Our benefits include corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts VersaFi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets) Picton Wealth investment counseling and portfolio management services volunteer and charitable donation matching maternity and parental leave top-up recognition awards semi-annual performance bonuses a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year) training and development reimbursement extensive health and dental benefits a healthcare spending account and more.

These offerings are designed to support your career growth well-being and overall success. Join us and thrive in an environment that values and invests in you!

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race colour creed religion sex disability gender identity gender expression family status age language or national origin. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process please contact Human Resources at or at

Picton Mahoney Asset Management does not accept unsolicited resumes emails calls or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach including commercial electronic messages will neither be acknowledged nor considered.

Job Posting Closing Date: Friday June 13th at 5:00 PM EST

Please note that while we carefully review each application only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We wish you all the best in your job search and future endeavors.

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