At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive high-touch coverage and manage execution across equity-related products.
- Company: Leading financial institution with a strong presence in Canadian markets.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and client engagement.
- Why this job: Lead the expansion of our Canadian franchise and make a significant impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in sales trading with expertise in Canadian equities.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
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.
Head of Salestrading in Toronto employer: Testing Site - JPMC
As a leading player in the financial services sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Head of Salestrading role in Toronto. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, providing employees with access to extensive resources and training opportunities. With a strong commitment to excellence and a focus on client relationships, we empower our team to drive impactful results while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Canada's financial hub.
We think you need these skills to ace Head of Salestrading in Toronto
Sales Trading
Equity Markets Expertise
Institutional Client Coverage
High-Quality Execution
Client Engagement
Risk Management
Market Structure Knowledge
