Associate, Trade Operations
PICTON Investments is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate, Trade Operations who takes ownership of their work, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is ready to grow with a firm that dares to do things differently.

As a key member of our Operations team, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the timely and accurate execution of trading activities across multiple asset classes. You'll work closely with internal trading teams and external service providers to ensure precision in trade settlement and position integrity.

The expected annual base salary for this role is $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience, skills, education, and team budget. You’ll also be eligible for our discretionary bonus program.

Roles & Responsibilities

Own the daily asset reconciliation process—review, investigate, and resolve discrepancies to ensure consistency and completeness across internal and external records.

Set up and maintain accurate security data in our trade order management system, demonstrating a commitment to precision and integrity.

Validate and review equity, fixed income, and derivative trade orders, ensuring every trade is reflected accurately through confirmation with brokers.

Match trades using platforms such as DTCC Central Trade Matching (CTM) or other clearing systems.

Monitor failed trades and resolve settlement breaks.

Coordinate and provide trade settlement instructions to fund administrators, custodians, and prime brokers with discipline and care.

Liaise with key external partners including executing brokers, custodians,



and prime brokers, building trusted, collaborative relationships.

Support the proxy voting and class action processes, ensuring client interests are represented and protected.

Contribute to ad hoc projects with a mindset of continuous improvement and performance excellence.

Qualifications

Post‑secondary education in business, finance, or a related discipline.

3–6 years of relevant experience, ideally within asset management, prime brokerage, or financial services.

A mindset of fearlessness—question assumptions, challenge the status quo, and embrace change to drive progress.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experienced with Bloomberg, Charles River Investment Management Systems (CRIMS), Central Trade Matching platform (CTM), or similar financial systems.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a genuine commitment to client service and skilled integrity.

A desire to stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes, continually expanding your knowledge base.

A collaborative spirit, eager to win as one team,



bringing your unique voice while embracing diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for career growth.

Equity ownership program over time for eligible employees.

Full benefits package, including profit sharing, health and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays.

Learning and development programs, corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts, VersaFi memberships, PICTON Investment Counseling and portfolio management services, volunteer and charitable donation matching.

Maternity and parental leave top-up, recognition awards, semi-annual performance bonuses, a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum 15 days per year).

Training and development reimbursement, extensive health and dental benefits, a healthcare spending account, and more.

PICTON Investments is committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences globally. Canadian experience is not required. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 416‑955‑4108 or at [email protected].

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📌 Associate, Trade Operations (Ontario)
🏢 PICTON Investments
📍 Ontario