Junior Trader (Blockchain)

Mamoru; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mamoru in Toronto is seeking a junior trader to execute trades and monitor positions during US market hours. The role involves tracking market trends, regulatory developments, and blockchain market activity, while supporting senior traders in strategy and execution.

The ideal candidate has 0-1 years of institutional trading exposure, a finance/economics/CS background, and strong analytical skills. The position is on-site in Toronto, with flexibility for extra hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of institutional trading experience or exposure to blockchain markets
• Experience trading spot or derivatives instruments is preferred
• Basic understanding of leverage, funding mechanics, and derivatives
• Willing to work on-site in Toronto

Responsibilities

• Execute trades and monitor positions during US market hours
• Track market trends, news, and economic developments in US and Canadian blockchain markets
• Support senior traders with trade execution and strategy monitoring
• Monitor positions, leverage, and funding mechanics
• Record and report trade activity and portfolio performance
• Use dashboards and spreadsheets to track trades
• Work with developers and traders to improve trading tools and processes
• Follow risk limits and trading procedures
• Stay updated on new financial products, blockchain market developments, and regulations

Skills

Trading experience

Blockchain markets

Analytical skills

Spreadsheets

Python/SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Location:Toronto, Canada (on-site)

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades and monitor positions during US market hours
• Track market trends, news, and economic developments in US and Canadian blockchain markets
• Support senior traders with trade execution and strategy monitoring
• Monitor positions, leverage, and funding mechanics
• Record and report trade activity and portfolio performance
• Use dashboards and spreadsheets to track trades
• Work with developers and traders to improve trading tools and processes
• Follow risk limits and trading procedures
• Stay updated on new financial products, blockchain market developments, and regulations

Requirements

• 0-1 years of institutional trading experience or strong exposure to blockchain markets
• Experience trading spot or derivatives instruments is preferred
• Basic understanding of leverage, funding mechanics, and derivatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using spreadsheets to track trades
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (Python, SQL, etc.) is a plus
• Willing to work on-site in Toronto
• Flexible to work additional hours when needed