Senior Trader

Purpose Unlimited • Toronto, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Trader is a well experienced execution professional, responsible for trading across the full asset class spectrum — exchange-traded securities, OTC instruments, FX, digital assets, and physical commodities. This is a hands-on execution role with a broader mandate: the Senior Trader helps set the standard for how the desk operates, contributes to workflow improvement, and plays an active part in how the trading function evolves as the platform grows. The right candidate is automation-enabled — comfortable using AI tools to sharpen analysis, streamline routine processes, and focus human attention where judgment matters most. This is not a technology build role; it is an execution role for someone who uses modern tools intelligently. For the right person, this role offers a clear path toward taking on broader responsibility across the trading function as the desk and platform continue to scale. The trading desk operates as a single unit. Traders work in close collaboration — covering the full trading mandate together, sharing knowledge, and ensuring seamless continuity across all markets and instruments. While each trader brings distinct expertise to the desk, the expectation is full mutual coverage: there are no hard boundaries in a live market. The Senior Trader contributes to the quality and consistency of execution across the team and helps to develop the collective capability of the trading function over time.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a trading or capital markets execution role at a buy-side or sell-side institution
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing an FX hedging program across multiple fund mandates
• Hands-on experience trading and settling digital assets in a regulated or institutional environment
• Proven multi-asset execution across equities, ETFs, derivatives, and FX
• Proficiency with Bloomberg (EMSX, AIM, or equivalent OMS/EMS)
• Quantitative fluency — able to independently model, monitor, and communicate FX and derivatives positions
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or Microsoft Copilot to automate analysis, surface exceptions, and improve how the desk operates — without needing to build the tools yourself
• Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement
• Precision and urgency in a live market environment — accurate under pressure, every time
• Takes ownership — closes issues independently and escalates with context, not just flags
• Natural collaborator — works openly with the team, shares knowledge, and contributes to a high-trust environment
• Proactive communicator — updates, flags, and surfaces issues without being prompted
• Improvement mindset — looks for better ways to do things and acts on them
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with OTC derivatives — swaps, structured products, or off-exchange instruments
• Exposure to ETF market structure and authorised participant relationships
• Experience leading or mentoring on a trading desk
• Canadian securities licensing (CSC, CFA, or equivalent) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across equities, ETFs, derivatives, FX, digital assets, and physical commodities
• Own the FX hedging program — design, execution, ongoing monitoring, and reconciliation across all applicable fund mandates
• Trade and settle digital assets and physical bullion across supported fund structures
• Provide full coverage across all trading functions — the desk operates as one
• Monitor intraday market conditions and manage execution quality across all instruments
• Approve and manage daily market maker basket files as required
• Model and monitor FX hedging positions and derivatives exposure — understand the risk, not just the trade
• Use AI tools to maintain execution analytics, track hedge performance, and surface position-level insights
• Monitor daily cash balances and fund liquidity across applicable mandates
• Maintain Bloomberg AIM data integrity — positions, security setup, and book of record hygiene — in coordination with the trade operations team
• Identify and drive workflow improvements — use AI tools and available platforms to reduce manual effort and improve desk processes
• Contribute to the development of the broader trading team — share expertise, provide guidance, and help raise the quality of execution across the function
• Collaborate with technology and engineering on desk automation initiatives
• Document and standardise trading workflows as automation is deployed
• Ensure all trading activity complies with fund mandates, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Escalate material exceptions promptly with full context and a clear recommendation
• Maintain accurate audit trails across all executed transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including equity program
• Comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you
• Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs
• Flexible paid time-off policy covering vacation, sick, and mental health days
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up
• Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program
• Training opportunities and tuition support year-round

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed