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Would you like to join one of Canada's leading asset managers? iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), a subsidiary of iA Financial Group, is the place to take your career to new heights in a high-performance work environment. Our passionate teams are dedicated every day to ensuring that iAGAM is among the most competitive asset managers in the market. iAGAM employs over 100 seasoned investment professionals and has over $100 billion in assets under management. It manages portfolios of general funds, segregated funds and mutual funds for iA Financial Group.

The Vice President, Head of Global Trading, is looking for an Associate Director, Fixed Income Trading, to join the trading team. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our team and will be in one of our Montreal, Toronto, or Quebec City offices.

Who you'll work with:

• The Fixed Income trading team collaborates closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and other teams across the organization, including Legal, Operations, and Compliance.

• The individual will report directly to the Global Head of Trading and work closely with other fixed income traders and traders across other asset classes.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor and execute timely and reliable transactions in fixed income and related derivatives, including IRS, X-CCY, and swaptions.

• Support the trading team with order management and operational processes.

• Collaborate with the investment management team by sharing market insights

• Coordinate with various departments, such as Accounting, Legal, and Operations

• Develop and maintain relationships with our counterparties to ensure optimal access to liquidity

• Assist in the development of junior traders

• Support improvements in the trade process, including pre- and post-trade analytics and TCA.

What we're looking for :

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience trading fixed income products and related derivatives.

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Bloomberg and other trading tools, including Candeal, MarketAxess, and Trumid.

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and maintain strong attention to detail.

• Effective teamwork abilities

• Ability to code in Python, SQL, or VBA is an asset.

• Experience trading FX, equities, futures, or credit is an asset.

• Fluency in French is an asset, and an advanced level of English is required, as the individual will be trading across multiple geographies.

Why you'll love working at iAGAM:

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and accelerate your career in a role where your talent is recognized, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply-your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we're invested in you.

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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