Equities High Touch Trader - Executive Director – Canada

Job summary

You will execute equity trades for institutional and private clients while providing market insights and strategic trading advice. Additionally, you will manage client relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior trading staff.

Job details

As a Trader within High Touch Trading in Canada, you will bring strong analytical skills and work closely with institutional, private bank, and private equity clients. You will execute equity trades, deliver market insight and trading strategies, and act as a trusted advisor while ensuring efficient, compliant execution across the trade lifecycle. Job Responsibilities Trade Execution & Market Insight • You will execute equity trades for institutional, private bank, and private equity clients. • You will provide market insights and trading strategies to clients. • You will monitor market conditions and trends to inform trading decisions. Client Relationships & Collaboration • You will develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional, private bank, and private equity clients, acting as a trusted advisor. • You will collaborate with sales, research, and other trading teams. • You will prepare and present trade performance reports to clients and senior management. Efficiency, Compliance & Development • You will standardize and streamline operational processes throughout the lifecycle of trades to enhance efficiency and consistency, utilizing advanced trading technologies and platforms. • You will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies. • You will mentor and develop junior traders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in equity trading or finance roles within markets, with a proven track record in a high touch environment. • Understanding of equity markets, trading strategies, and market microstructure. • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills. • Advanced degree (MBA, CFA). 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 [https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about requesting an accommodation. 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.

What you’ll do

You will execute equity trades for institutional and private clients while providing market insights and strategic trading advice. Additionally, you will manage client relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior trading staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of experience in equity trading. Strong analytical, quantitative, and leadership skills are required to succeed in this high-pressure environment.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Equity trading
• Market insight
• Trading strategies
• Analytical skills
• Quantitative skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Team management
• Regulatory compliance
• Market microstructure
• Financial analysis
• Client relationship management
• Risk management
• Trade lifecycle management
• Trade Lifecycle
• Performance Reporting
• Analytical Skills
• Research
• Asset Management
• Financial Institution
• Mental Health
• Commercial Banking
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Economics
• Finance
• Equities
• Equity Markets
• Equity Trading
• Sales
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Investment Banking
• Market Liquidity
• Private Equity
• Trading Strategy
• Securities (Finance)
• Transaction Processing (Business)
• Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• High Touch Operations Manager
• Managing Director (General)
• Managing Directors and Chief Executives
• General and Operations Managers