Associate or Director, Convertible Trader

CIBC•New York, NY

17d•$150,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a diligent, thorough, and motivated Convertible Bond Trader to join our Equity Derivative Trading team at CIBC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets and possess a desire to develop skills in trading, risk management, and market analysis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced traders and contribute to the continued success of our trading desk.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of trading and products
Good macro-economic understanding of the relevant economies
Degree educated, with at least 5 - 10 years’ experience in desk’s specific area of Trading.
Strong knowledge of financial markets, credit and market risk in order to effectively structure trades and to evaluate risk.
Strong interpersonal and impact and influence skills in order to capitalize on business opportunities.
Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
In-depth understanding of governance and regulatory requirements
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Analytical Thinking
Client Consultations
Financial Markets
Financial Modeling
Global Market
Investments
Legal Practices
Market Trading
Researching
Risk Culture

Responsibilities

Execute convertible bond and convertible preferred trades.
Work closely with middle-office and back-office teams to ensure accurate and timely trade execution, settlement, and reconciliation.
Assist in the pricing and execution of convertible-related call spreads and structured notes.
Monitor and analyze market conditions, including equity, credit, and interest rate movements, to identify trading opportunities.
Stay updated on macroeconomic trends, regulatory changes, and market developments that may impact convertible bond markets.
Monitor and manage risk exposure within the convertible bond portfolio.
Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure adherence to trading strategies and risk parameters.
Support sales teams in maintaining relationships with institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms.
Provide clients with market insights, trade ideas, and pricing information.
Work effectively within CIBC’s corporate governance practices and policies—including Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance—to ensure compliance with CIBC’s Governance and Control Framework and regulatory requirements.