Desk Strategist – Metals & Mining: North America Equities

Jefferies•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$345,000 - CA$550,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Desk Strategist (7+ years’ experience) to help grow our Global Metals, Mining and Steel Equities franchise. The role sits on the North American Trading Desk and includes working closely with our #1-ranked Metals & Mining Equity Research team in addition to working with sales, trading and banking. Responsibilities include coordinating analyst marketing schedules in addition to driving secondary trading idea generation and aligning/assisting coverage with our global generalist sales, trading, research, ECM and banking teams. The role will also include close coordination with our top-ranked London-based Metals & Mining Specialist Sales team.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in sales, research or trading (cash equities preferred; buyside or sellside) with demonstrated revenue contribution.
Knowledge of the Global Metals, Mining and Steel sector and key regional market structures (liquidity, trading hours, local conventions).
Proven ability to communicate investment views clearly and credibly with sophisticated institutional clients.
Track record of building networks and collaborating across time zones.
Bachelor’s degree required; relevant licenses/registrations as required for the jurisdiction (or ability to obtain promptly).

Nice To Haves

Client relationship management and consultative selling mindset
Strong product knowledge: cash equities, sector/thematic positioning, corporate access, events/catalysts
Execution fluency: blocks, liquidity discovery, risk/urgency management, post-trade follow-through
High-quality written and verbal communication (market notes, trade rationale, meeting prep)
Comfortable working across various time zones as needed

Responsibilities

Own and expand a portfolio of North American institutional accounts for Global Metals, Mining and Steel equities.
Generate trading and advisory revenue through differentiated idea origination, sector/thematic positioning, and timely market color.
Partner with execution/trading to deliver high-quality outcomes on block/illiquid names and event-driven flows.
Assist banking and ECM with sector transactions.
Provide clients with actionable market updates, flows, technical, and event catalysts across the Global Metals, Mining and Steel sector.
Distribute research effectively and translate it into tradeable recommendations and votes; tailor messaging by client style (LO vs HF, fundamental vs quant).
Identify cross-market relative value, sector rotations, index/rebalance implications, and macro-to-micro linkages relevant to the sector.
Help coordinate corporate access (NDRs, reverse roadshows, conferences, 1x1s) aligned with client priorities and firm objectives.
Work with Research, IBD/ECM, and country coverage to position the franchise around key corporates and event calendars.
Assist in driving Research votes with top-tiered equity clients to maintain our #1 Extel rating in North American Metals & Mining Equity Research.
Provide marketing feedback and market/trading color to Sales, Trading, ECM and Banking.
Maintain strong day-to-day execution discipline: indications, IOIs, axes, follow-ups, post-trade reviews, and pipeline management.
Contribute to cross-sector desk strategy, including coverage segmentation, product initiatives, and marketing content.
Operate within all applicable policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., information barriers, communications/recordkeeping).
Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information; escalate issues promptly and adhere to best execution and suitability standards as applicable.
Maintain accurate client records and activity tracking in CRM systems.