Institutional Trader (Vancity Investment Management)

Vancity Investment Management; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Institutional Trader to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing daily trading workflows, executing equity trades, and enhancing trading systems within a collaborative and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trading within Canadian financial institutions, along with proficiency in Bloomberg and excellent analytical skills. With a commitment to responsible investing and a focus on social justice, this innovative firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture that values diverse experiences. If you're a decisive problem solver and a team player, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Vacation Plans

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years trading experience in a Canadian financial institution.
• Degree in Math, Stats, Engineering, Finance, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading workflows and execute equity trades.
• Develop best practices and enhance trading systems.

Skills

Trading Experience

Bloomberg Proficiency

Programming Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantitative Field

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Institutional Trader (Vancity Investment Management)

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Requisition Number: INSTI006016

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• Posted: May 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Description

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union founded in 1946, committed to inclusion and social justice. They aim to be net-zero by 2040, focusing on Indigenous banking and financial resilience.

Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) manages $4 billion in assets, specializing in Responsible Investing with ESG analysis integrated into portfolio management.

About the workplace

The VCIM team seeks an Institutional Trader to oversee daily trading workflows, with experience on buy-side or sell-side desks, proficient in Bloomberg, and comfortable in multi-custodian environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing daily trading workflows
• Executing equity trades and analyzing trading efficiency
• Developing best practices and enhancing trading systems
• Providing feedback for strategic decisions
• Maintaining relationships with brokers and vendors

Qualifications:

• Degree in a quantitative field (Math, Stats, Engineering, Finance, Economics)
• 5+ years trading experience in a Canadian financial institution
• Knowledge of trading benchmarks, strategies, and microstructure
• Strong programming and technical skills
• Ability to work during non-standard hours
• CFA or CIM designation is a plus

Personal qualities:

• Decisive problem solver
• Excellent communicator
• Organized and self-motivated
• Team player

Vancity values diverse experiences and encourages applications even if skills don't exactly match. The salary range is $90,000-$100,000 plus incentives. The role offers comprehensive benefits, vacation, and retirement plans, emphasizing an inclusive workplace. For accommodations during recruitment, contact [e-mail].