Trader, Equities

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

64,100 - 78,300

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

10%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

Who we are 

Intact Investment Management Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. IIM is a growing team of in-house investment professionals who manage over $33 billion in assets for institutional investors, including IFC and its subsidiaries’ and pension funds’ assets. 

What we do 

Our primary purpose is to increase the assets of our subsidiaries while maintaining rigorous risk management. We proactively develop forward-thinking investment strategies by challenging the status quo. 

Our success comes from the collaborative spirit of the team and our focus on innovation and results. This allows us to respond quickly and effectively to market fluctuations, grow asset portfolios, and continue to outperform the industry. 

Our team 

We are a leader in the investment management industry. Our growing team of 71 experts is future oriented.  Intact Investment Management has seven teams: Fixed Income, Equity, Private Investment, Asset Allocation, Compliance and Governance, Trading and Transactional Support/Reporting. 

About the Trading team

Join a dynamic team of three people, working closely with the various portfolio management teams on a daily basis. Our team has recognized expertise in the Canadian, American and European equity markets and executes transactions in support of the various strategies managed at Intact Investment Management.

You will have the opportunity to evolve in a stimulating environment as part of a team that’s focused on excellence, rigour and personal achievement.

Job Description

As a Trader, Equities, you will play a key role in optimizing transaction processes to ensure smooth and fast execution, in accordance with best execution principles. You will continuously monitor capital markets to support managers in their investment decisions and accurately execute the resulting transactions. You will work closely with management and operations teams on a variety of initiatives aimed at continuous improvement. Your analyses will help refine equity strategies, optimize access to liquidity and strengthen existing controls.

Responsibilities

• Optimization of trading processes

  • In collaboration with the team, continuously review and work on trading best practices through the use of transaction monitoring tools;

  • Refine the various reports in place to support decision-making;

  • Adjust debt securities positions and monitor them on a daily basis;

  • Collaborate with operations teams in the settlement of various transactions.

• Market watch

  • Ensure a constant flow of communication with members of the Trading team to ensure the best possible execution of the investment strategy concerned;

  • Monitor market movements and inform managers of their possible impact;

  • Provide information on the performance of various portfolio positions and contextualize them to support managers in their analyses.

• Trading

  • In collaboration with the Trading team, be responsible for the trading and execution of equities on the Canadian, American and European markets;

  • Monitor and analyze execution performance metrics (slippage, costs, TCA) and evaluate possible solutions;

  • Contribute to the optimization of trading processes and tools (algorithm settings, broker preference lists, automation).

• Continuous development

  • Keep abreast of changes in market structure and rules in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, and assess their impact on day-to-day operations;

  • Review industry best practices (principle of best execution) and validate their applicability within the team;

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and propose new methods to improve the trading service offered to managers (processes, tools, automation, reporting).

What you will work with

• Data and tools: Excel (advanced), market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, CRD, Triton), analytics tools.

• Asset classes: Equities.

What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field. Master’s degree in Finance, an asset.

• Have, or wish to obtain, the CFA designation. 

• Up to three years of investment experience and a strong interest in capital markets and how they work.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel. Programming skills, an asset. 

• Ability to navigate and consult programs such as Bloomberg and/or Charles River, an asset. 

• Integrity, analytical rigour, problem-solving abilities, stress management skills, accountability, ability to prioritize deliverables, desire to collaborate with colleagues and partners. 

• No Canadian work experience is required; however, you must be eligible to work in Canada. 

• Bilingualism (English-French). You will interact regularly with colleagues from across the country. 

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.