Trader in Toronto

Location: Toronto

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.

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.

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).

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.