JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Responsibilities

• Drive high-touch coverage across a diverse institutional base, including asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, and hedge funds.
• Manage best-in-class execution across equity-related products and channels, collaborating closely with trading, research, and syndicate to deliver integrated solutions.
• Generate actionable trade ideas and thematic market insights; deliver timely market color that deepens client relationships and wallet share.
• Lead the expansion of the Canadian franchise in Toronto by identifying growth opportunities, informing hiring needs across key functions, and partnering cross-functionally (trading, operations, technology, legal, compliance) to enable scalable growth and operational excellence.
• Maintain a strong risk and control mindset; ensure best execution, adherence to regulatory requirements, and alignment with firm policies and procedures.
• Represent the Canadian franchise internally and externally; coordinate closely with regional and global equities teams to deliver the full capabilities of the platform.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a sales trader in equity markets, with deep expertise in Canadian equities and institutional client coverage.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality execution and idea-driven client engagement across high-touch channels.
• Established relationships with key Canadian institutional clients spanning trading desks and portfolio management teams.
• Strong risk management discipline; demonstrated ability to navigate market structure, liquidity, and execution quality metrics.
• Critical thinker with the ability to originate and drive trade concepts and thematic investment ideas that resonate with investor clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; effective collaborator across trading, research, syndicate, and support partners.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant Canadian regulatory licensing (or ability to obtain promptly), as required for the role.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience launching or scaling a local market franchise within a global platform.
• Familiarity with adjacent equity products and execution channels (e.g., program trading, ETFs, options) and how they intersect with client workflows.
• Strong data-driven approach to client coverage, pipeline management, and post-trade analytics.

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.