Equities High Touch Trader - Executive Director - Canada

JPMorganChase; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Canada is seeking an experienced Trader within High Touch Trading to execute equity trades, deliver market insights, and act as a trusted advisor to institutional, private bank, and private equity clients. You will lead trading activities with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and junior trader mentorship.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in equity trading, deep market knowledge, and exceptional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equity trading or finance roles within markets, with a proven track record in a high touch environment.
• Understanding of equity markets, trading strategies, and market microstructure.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades for institutional, private bank, and private equity clients.
• Provide market insights and trading strategies to clients.
• Monitor market conditions and trends to inform trading decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional, private bank, and private equity clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with sales, research, and other trading teams.
• Prepare and present trade performance reports to clients and senior management.
• Standardize and streamline operational processes throughout the lifecycle of trades to enhance efficiency and consistency, utilizing advanced trading technologies and platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Mentor and develop junior traders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Business)

MBA or CFA (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

As a Trader within High Touch Trading in Canada, you will bring strong analytical skills and work closely with institutional, private bank, and private equity clients. You will execute equity trades, deliver market insight and trading strategies, and act as a trusted advisor while ensuring efficient, compliant execution across the trade lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Trade Execution & Market Insight

• You will execute equity trades for institutional, private bank, and private equity clients.
• You will provide market insights and trading strategies to clients.
• You will monitor market conditions and trends to inform trading decisions.

Client Relationships & Collaboration

• You will develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional, private bank, and private equity clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• You will collaborate with sales, research, and other trading teams.
• You will prepare and present trade performance reports to clients and senior management.

Efficiency, Compliance & Development

• You will standardize and streamline operational processes throughout the lifecycle of trades to enhance efficiency and consistency, utilizing advanced trading technologies and platforms.
• You will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• You will mentor and develop junior traders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equity trading or finance roles within markets, with a proven track record in a high touch environment.
• Understanding of equity markets, trading strategies, and market microstructure.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills.

• Advanced degree (MBA, CFA).

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.