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About the Role

The Associate Trader supports execution across the firm’s fixed income, currency, and derivatives mandates. This role is based in Toronto and involves advancing the desk’s use of data, automation, machine learning, and AI across execution analytics, dealer intelligence, research consumption, and trading workflows. Prior trading experience is an asset but not required; quantitative and technical fundamentals, precision, initiative, and speed of learning are essential.

Responsibilities

Support and execute trades across rates, credit, emerging markets, syndicated loans, foreign exchange, and listed and OTC derivatives.
Conduct pre-trade analysis covering liquidity, relative pricing, transaction costs, guideline constraints, trade feasibility, dealer selection, and price discovery.
Develop proficiency across the desk’s execution platforms, including Bloomberg AIM, TSOX/EMSX, FX Connect, MarketAxess, CanDeal, Tradeweb, and Trumid.
Own assigned elements of the trade lifecycle, from execution and allocation through confirmation and settlement.
Monitor execution outcomes and trade exceptions, resolving issues with internal teams, custodians, and counterparties.
Cross-train across FICC products to provide backup coverage during absences, peak trading periods, rebalancings, and market events.
Build analytical tools supporting transaction cost analysis, dealer performance and wallet analytics, liquidity screening, execution benchmarking, and exception monitoring.
Use Python, SQL, APIs, and modern data tools to automate manual processes and turn trading and market data into usable information.
Apply machine learning, natural language processing, and large language models to research, market intelligence, workflow automation, and decision support.
Prototype tools against live trading workflows and work with Technology and oversight partners to move successful ones into supported production.
Maintain desk procedures and documentation so critical trading processes are repeatable and resilient.
Ensure activity complies with applicable regulation, including NI 81-102, and internal trading policies.
Support best execution analysis, transaction cost reporting, dealer and counterparty reviews, and trading governance.
Work across Portfolio Management, Product Oversight, Risk Oversight, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Technology.
Investigate exceptions and recurring issues to root cause and take ownership through resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
One to three years of relevant experience in trading, capital markets, quantitative analysis, investment technology, trade execution, or investment operations. Strong internship or co-op experience will be considered.
Foundational understanding of fixed income, foreign exchange, or derivatives. Coverage of every FICC asset class is not expected on day one; the ability to learn across them is.
Strong programming and data skills, particularly Python, with exposure to SQL, APIs, and data visualization.
Practical application of automation, machine learning, or large language models, professionally, academically, or through personal projects, is a meaningful differentiator.
Strong Excel skills; Bloomberg experience is an asset.
Progress toward the CFA designation, Canadian Securities Course, or other relevant capital markets education is an asset.

Skills

Python
SQL
APIs
Data visualization
Excel
Bloomberg
Machine learning
Natural language processing
Large language models
Quantitative analysis
Technical fundamentals
Attention to detail
Communication
Adaptability

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance-weighted bonus
Education and career support
Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching
Competitive health, dental, and disability benefits
Flexible benefits plan
Group RRSP participation with employer matching
Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
Competitive time off including wellness and volunteer days
WorkPerks discount program
Inclusive culture supported by Business Resource Groups

About the Company

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.
It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
Mackenzie Investments is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Equal Opportunity

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.