Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

Placements Mackenzie is seeking a multi-asset operations associate to join their multi-asset strategies team. This is a front-line role within the investment team, working directly with portfolio managers and traders to execute trades across equities, derivatives, and currencies. You will play a critical role in managing the full trade lifecycle for a wide range of asset classes, including equities, derivatives, and currencies. We are looking for a hands-on, proactive, and highly organized individual who thrives in a dynamic front-line environment and communicates effectively across teams to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant trade processing.

Responsibilities

Support trade execution in collaboration with traders to ensure timely and accurate order transmission for multiple asset classes.
Perform pre-trade checks, including compliance validation, liquidity assessment, and trade order feasibility.
Own the end-to-end trade lifecycle, from order creation to execution, confirmation, and settlement, as well as trade cost analysis.
Reconcile executed trades against expected outcomes, promptly identify discrepancies, and take initiative to resolve issues.
Act as a key point of contact for trading, portfolio management, and operations services, and follow up with confidence to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
Review trade exceptions and escalate them, demonstrating thoroughness and persistence in resolving root causes.
Contribute to process improvement and automation, identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions.
Maintain a strong risk management and control culture, ensuring all trades comply with regulatory and internal requirements.

Requirements

One to three years of relevant experience in trading, trade execution, or trade operations within asset management or capital markets.
Experience with order execution or order management systems is a significant asset.
High attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to detect and correct errors in high-pressure environments.
Ability to communicate confidently and proactively; comfortable following up, asking questions, and driving issues to completion.
Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Good understanding of trading flows for equities, derivatives, and currencies.
Experience with Bloomberg OMS and advanced Excel knowledge; experience with Python and automation is an asset.
Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
Knowledge of French and English is necessary to support clients, advisors, and team members inside and/or outside Quebec.
Bilingualism (French, English) is required for Quebec due to frequent interactions in English.

Skills

Trade execution
Order transmission
Pre-trade checks
Compliance validation
Liquidity assessment
Trade lifecycle management
Trade cost analysis
Trade reconciliation
Issue resolution
Risk management
Process improvement
Automation
Bloomberg OMS
Excel
Python

Location

Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 - $140,000

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus
Training and career support
Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer match
Competitive health and dental coverage
Flexible plan for you and your family
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional participation in the Group RRSP with employer match
Paid volunteer days
Competitive vacation including 10 wellness days
WorkPerks discount program
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Inclusive culture and diversity
Community engagement through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Annual bonus
Health and wellness benefits
Retirement and savings plan
Paid time off
Career development opportunities

About the Company

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading Canadian wealth and asset management company, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It provides financial planning and investment management services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a significant part of IGM's business model, serving as a full-service asset management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
Mackenzie Investments offers the opportunity to build a career with confidence. They are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Their vision and strategy aim to innovate within the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
Join their team for continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.
Experience the best of both worlds with their hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office to connect and collaborate with amazing colleagues and enjoy quality time with them!
Values: Strive for excellence; aim for improvement in everything they do. Be accountable; advocate for clarity and empower themselves to act responsibly. Be a team; act together to generate collective outcomes that achieve their goals.

Equal Opportunity

Mackenzie Investments offers a diverse and inclusive workplace; it all starts with a representative workforce! They invite all qualified individuals representing Canada's diversity to apply, including visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse individuals, and those who can contribute to the diversity of ideas.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing an obstacle-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information presented in another format at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team, who will accommodate your needs.