Trader

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & dental

RRSP with employer matching

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments in Toronto is seeking a Junior Equity Trader to join the Investment Management team. The role begins as a trading analytics position with a pathway to backing up and executing trades on the Equity Trading Desk, reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Equity Trading.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in back office or trading support, and a strong interest in financial markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 2+ years experience in back office, trading support or other investment role.
• Strong interest in financial markets and equities.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment and trade reporting including commission and cost analysis.
• Support middle office with equity trade reconciliation and cash management.
• Assist with booking trades for the equity trading desk.
• Learn to back-up and independently execute trades when required.
• Develop relationships with sell-side trading firms and back office.
• Improve spreadsheets, processes and tools used by the trading desk.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Location: Toronto

Referral Level: Level 1

Mackenzie Investments

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.

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 year 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.

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.

The Investment Management department at Mackenzie Investments is currently accepting applications for the full-time position Junior Equity Trader. The role will be based in Toronto where you will report to the Managing Director, Head of Equity Trading.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to work within a growing international asset management firm. This role will initially be a trading analytics role with a view for the individual learning to back-up and execute trades for the Equity Trading Desk from day one. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of market knowledge, and the ability to interact with, and succinctly communicate information to the investment team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform investment and trade related reporting, including commission, trade cost analysis, and other reporting as required
• Perform administrative tasks, as directed by the traders or portfolio managers
• Support the middle office team with equity trade reconciliation and cash management
• Develop strong working relationships with back office and custodians to quickly resolve trading discrepancies
• Assist with the booking of trades for the equity trading desk
• Learn to work with the equity traders, and be able to independently execute trades when required
• Act as a back-up trader, and be able to perform primary trading responsibilities, as required
• Develop strong relationships with sell side trading firms
• Improve existing spreadsheets, processes and tools used by the trading desk

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, and 2+ years relevant experience either in back office, trading support role or other investment related role
• Focused and driven, with a desire to learn new skills
• Strong interest in financial markets, and understanding of equities and asset management
• Must be organized and have strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office. Coding in Python, SQL, VBA is an asset.

The expected annual pay range for this role is$90,000 - $120,000, which includes base salary and target incentive award. Base salary is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and incentive award is subject to achieving set business and performance objectives. This role is also eligible for health and well-being benefits, a retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.”

Benefits:

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

• 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: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.

• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount 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 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.

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 31 2026.

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