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About the Role

The Senior Trader is an execution professional responsible for trading across a full asset class spectrum, including exchange-traded securities, OTC instruments, FX, digital assets, and physical commodities. This role involves setting standards for desk operations, improving workflows, and contributing to the evolution of the trading function as the platform grows. The ideal candidate is comfortable using AI tools to enhance analysis and streamline processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across equities, ETFs, derivatives, FX, digital assets, and physical commodities
• Own the FX hedging program, including design, execution, monitoring, and reconciliation
• Trade and settle digital assets and physical bullion across supported fund structures
• Provide full coverage across all trading functions
• Monitor intraday market conditions and manage execution quality
• Approve and manage daily market maker basket files
• Model and monitor FX hedging positions and derivatives exposure
• Use AI tools to maintain execution analytics, track hedge performance, and surface position-level insights
• Monitor daily cash balances and fund liquidity
• Maintain Bloomberg AIM data integrity
• Identify and drive workflow improvements using AI tools and available platforms
• Contribute to the development of the broader trading team
• Collaborate with technology and engineering on desk automation initiatives
• Document and standardize trading workflows
• Ensure all trading activity complies with fund mandates, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Escalate material exceptions promptly with full context and a clear recommendation
• Maintain accurate audit trails across all executed transactions

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a trading or capital markets execution role at a buy-side or sell-side institution
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing an FX hedging program across multiple fund mandates
• Hands-on experience trading and settling digital assets in a regulated or institutional environment
• Proven multi-asset execution across equities, ETFs, derivatives, and FX
• Proficiency with Bloomberg (EMSX, AIM, or equivalent OMS/EMS)
• Quantitative fluency to independently model, monitor, and communicate FX and derivatives positions
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or Microsoft Copilot
• Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement
• Precision and urgency in a live market environment
• Takes ownership and closes issues independently
• Works openly with the team, shares knowledge, and contributes to a high-trust environment
• Proactive communicator
• Improvement mindset
• Familiarity with OTC derivatives (swaps, structured products, or off-exchange instruments)
• Exposure to ETF market structure and authorised participant relationships
• Experience leading or mentoring on a trading desk
• Canadian securities licensing (CSC, CFA, or equivalent) is an asset
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Skills

• Trading
• Execution
• FX hedging
• Digital assets trading
• Physical commodities trading
• Equities trading
• ETFs trading
• Derivatives trading
• Bloomberg EMSX
• Bloomberg AIM
• OMS/EMS
• Quantitative modeling
• AI tools
• Trade lifecycle management
• Risk management
• Compliance
• Collaboration
• Communication

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5+ years

Education Level

• Canadian securities licensing (CSC, CFA, or equivalent) is an asset

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive compensation including equity program

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health and dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible paid time-off policy
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up
• Generous Group RRSP matching
• Optional TFSA program
• Training opportunities
• Tuition support

About the Company

• Purpose Unlimited is an independent financial services company focused on customer-centric innovation through technology-driven solutions.
• Purpose Investments is an innovation-driven asset management company with over $20 billion under management, aiming to make investing simple, intuitive, and affordable.
• Recognized as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers' 2023 & 2024.
• An innovative, people-first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.

Equal Opportunity

• Purpose Investments is an equal employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates.
• We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People and Culture team at PeopleCultureTeam@purpose-unlimited.com.
• We may use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.