Principal, Capital Markets - Developed Markets

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

The opportunity 

Our Developed Markets Rates & FX team is growing!  We are seeking a Principal in our Developed Markets (DM) Rates & FX team who will be a significant contributor to the team’s risk-taking efforts. This role will be responsible for monitoring the DM Rates & FX markets, following current macro narratives, and identifying and analyzing new opportunities.  The Principal will assist in managing group risk taking strategies and will also be responsible for managing their own discretionary portfolio!   

 Who you will work with    

The DM Rates & FX team is a tight-knit group of specialized investment professionals who take active risk both individually and collaboratively across macro directional, relative value, and model-assisted discretionary strategies within the G10 sovereign and sub-sovereign fixed income and FX markets.  The team operates within an alpha-only mandate, charged with delivering P&L that is uncorrelated to broad market indices. 

As part of a dynamic trading floor environment, you will also be exposed to different asset classes and styles of active risk-taking within the broader Capital Markets department through regular interactions with other investment teams. 

 

 What you’ll do  

  • Work with senior risk takers on the team to manage and enhance existing trading strategies 

  • Manage your own discretionary portfolio independently within provided risk limits and with some oversight from senior risk takers on the team 

  • Evaluate new discretionary or semi-systematic trading opportunities within the DM Rates & FX markets 

  • Assist in the maintenance and development of reports, analytics, and tools that support the group’s trading strategies 

  • Follow economic developments and macro narratives impacting the developed markets rates & FX markets with the aim of identifying risks within the team’s portfolio as well as potential opportunities 

  • Independently lead coverage of a smaller DM economy, monitoring for opportunities on behalf of the team 

  • Coach junior team members 

  • Model Teachers’ values (Inclusive, Performance-driven, Curious, Agile, Courageous) 

 

 What you’ll need    

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (or relevant experience) is required 

  • A Master’s degree in a Finance related field and any industry certifications (CFA, CMT) are considered a plus 

  • 5+ years experience in a front office environment, 2-3 years risk taking experience preferred 

  • An aptitude and interest in risk taking in the DM rates and FX markets 

  • Strong analytical skills to perform critical analysis of prospective opportunities 

  • Familiar with important economic data releases and central bank communications across major developed markets 

  • Familiar with all common securities and derivatives traded in the DM rates and FX markets 

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills 

  • Ability to balance priorities, work independently, and lead projects 

  • Experience with programming and working with databases is an asset (Python preferred) 

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What we’re offering

  • Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

  • Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

  • Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

  • The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

  • A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

  • Competitive time off

  • Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

  • Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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Functional Areas:

Investments


 

Requisition ID:

6010