Description:
Managed Account Trader - 12 Month Contract
How does the role impact the organization?
As a member of the Asset Management Services team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate stewardship of client’s fee-based assets and the overall goal of increasing fee-based assets and revenues at Raymond James Ltd.
What will your role be responsible for?
- Monitor e-mail for incoming trade instructions from 3 rd party managers on the SMA program as well as internal Raymond James portfolio managers.
- Update models and generate trades for market execution while coordinating with the trading desk on larger orders.
- Query for daily asset movement on the SMA program and amalgamate bulk trading lists for market execution.
- Calculate foreign exchange exposure and arrange for rates on all cross-currency transactions.
- Identify and rebalance accounts with excess cash on a quarterly basis.
- Perform quality control checks on trades.
- Download and distribute weekly/monthly reports.
- Assist with various projects and initiatives related to fee-based accounts.
- Assist with a variety of other duties related to all fee-based platforms.
What can you expect from us?
Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.
What do we expect from you?
- Post-secondary diploma or degree.
- Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of industry experience trading in discretionary accounts using a model-based approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) with a willingness and ability to learn new applications.
- Familiarity with Dataphile, Croesus, or similar service provider is an asset.
- Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
- Work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining a high level of service and an imperative attention to detail.
- Demonstrate email, videoconferencing, and telephone etiquette and relationship management skills.
We encourage our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm