Multi - Asset Trading Associate

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits & insurance

Retirement savings plan

Work life balance

Inclusive culture and diversity

Hybrid & flex work arrangements

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments is seeking a Multi-Asset Trading Associate to join the Multi-Asset Strategies Team. This front-office position partners with portfolio managers and traders to execute across equities and equity options, managing the full trade lifecycle with accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in trading or trade operations, with strong attention to detail and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of trading or trade operation experience in asset management.
• Direct exposure to trade execution or order management systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support trade execution with traders for timely order placement across asset classes.
• Perform pre-trade checks including compliance validation and liquidity assessment.
• Own the trade lifecycle end-to-end: generation, execution, confirmation, settlement, and cost analysis.
• Reconcile executed trades with expected outcomes and resolve breaks.
• Act as liaison between trading, portfolio management and operations to address issues.
• Investigate and escalate trade exceptions with detail and persistence.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Maintain strong risk and control mindset, meeting regulatory standards.

Skills

Trading experience

Trade execution

Bloomberg OMS

Excel

Python/Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Math/CS

Tools

Bloomberg OMS

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Grade: D7Referral Level: Level 1Division: MI-FI-MAS

Location - Toronto/Montreal

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately$310billionin assetsas 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.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive yearsand one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!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.

Position

Mackenzie Investments is seeking a Multi-Asset Trading Associate to join our Multi-Asset Strategies Team. This is a front-office role on investment team, working directly alongside portfolio managers and traders to execute across equities, equity options. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the full trade lifecycle across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, equity options. This position requires a hands‑on, highly organized individual who thrives in a dynamic and fast‑paced front‑office environment, and who can communicate effectively across teams to ensure trade integrity and accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Support trade execution, partnering with traders to ensure timely and accurate order placement across multiple asset classes.
• Perform pre-trade checks including compliance validation, liquidity assessment, and trade feasibility.
• Own the trade lifecycle end-to-end, from trade generation, execution, confirmation, settlement, and t-cost analysis.
• Reconcile executed trades with expected outcomes, quickly identifying discrepancies and taking initiative to resolve breaks.
• Act as a key point of contact between trading, portfolio management, and operations, confidently following up to ensure issues are addressed without delay.
• Investigate and elevate trade exceptions, demonstrating strong attention to detail and persistence in resolving root causes.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation, identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions.
• Maintain a strong risk and control mindset, ensuring all trades meet regulatory and internal standards.

Minimum requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in trading, trade execution, or trade operation roles within asset management or capital markets.
• Direct exposure to trade execution or order management systems (OMS) is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of catching and resolving errors in high-pressure environments.
• Assertive and proactive communicator—comfortable following up, asking questions, and pushing issues to resolution.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setting.
• Solid understanding of equities, equity options trade flows.
• Experience with Bloomberg OMS and advanced Excel; Python or automation experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• a) Knowledge of French and English is required to supportclients and Team members within and/ or outsidethe province of Quebec.
• b) As this position is posted in Montréal,Toronto and Winnipeg, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) isrequiredfor Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $90 000 - $140 000, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short‑term incentive, health and well‑being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION:competitive base salary, performance-weightedbonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matchingcomponent.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE:competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short‑term & long‑term disability plans.

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS:voluntaryGroup RRSP enrolment with employer matchingcomponent.

• WORK LIFE BALANCE:paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off,WorkPerksdiscount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY:living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee‑led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates thatrepresentthe 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 providingbarrier‑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.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment:As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling.These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by October 22 2026.