Senior High-Touch Equity Sales Trader – Canadian EquitiesVice President or Senior Vice PresidentLocation: Toronto, CanadaAbout the RoleJefferies is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial High-Touch Equity Sales Trader to help build our Canadian equities execution business in Toronto. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to establish and grow our high-touch trading franchise focused on Canadian-domiciled securities, primarily Canadian-listed equities. The successful candidate will deliver best-in-class execution services to institutional clients and playing a key leadership role in expanding our presence in the Canadian market. This individual will work closely with sales, trading, research, electronic trading, and global equities teams to create a differentiated client experience and capture market share. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the Canadian equity market structure, institutional client community, and trading dynamics. Pre-existing relationships with Canadian institutional investors (asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, global accounts) are highly desirable. Alternatively, we welcome a highly motivated, high-energy go-getter with a passion for building a business from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a growing platform within a global equities franchise.Key ResponsibilitiesTrading & ExecutionLead high-touch execution of Canadian equities and Canadian-domiciled securities from TorontoExecute institutional client orders across all market conditions with a focus on best execution, discretion, and market impact managementProvide clients with real-time market color, liquidity insights, sector intelligence, and execution strategyManage complex order types including block trades, portfolio trades, VWAP/participation strategies,



and urgent executionsMonitor Canadian equity markets continuously, tracking flow dynamics, sector moves, macro developments, and corporate actionsWork closely with electronic and algorithmic trading teams to deliver integrated high-touch and low-touch execution solutionsMaintain rigorous risk management, compliance standards, and information barrier protocolsBusiness Development & Client CoverageBuild and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients trading Canadian equitiesLeverage existing relationships (if applicable) to accelerate client acquisition and revenue growthDevelop new client relationships across the Canadian institutional investor community and global accounts active in Canadian securitiesPartner with equity sales teams to drive client engagement, deepen wallet share, and identify new business opportunitiesProvide differentiated value through market expertise, execution quality, responsiveness, and client serviceRepresent Jefferies professionally in client meetings, market events, and industry forumsLeadership & Business BuildingHelp establish and lead the firm's high-touch Canadian equities execution platform in TorontoContribute to the strategic direction and growth roadmap for the Canadian cash equities businessIdentify and pursue opportunities to expand market share and competitive positioningCollaborate with global trading colleagues to align Canadian strategy with broader platform capabilitiesSupport development of internal workflows, trading protocols, coverage models, and operational processesAct as a senior point of contact and subject matter expert for Canadian equities executionFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, high performance, and client-first serviceDelivering timely and actionable market commentary to clients and internal stakeholdersShare trading insights, liquidity observations, and sector trends with sales and research teamsCoordinate with U.S. and international trading desks on cross-border execution and global client coverageEngage with exchanges, ECNs, liquidity providers, and other market participants to optimize execution qualityStay current on regulatory developments, market structure changes, and industry trends impacting Canadian equitiesQualifications & ExperienceRequired Experience7+ years of experience in high-touch equity sales trading, preferably with exposure to Canadian equitiesStrong understanding of Canadian equity market structure, trading venues (TSX, TSX-V, CSE), liquidity dynamics, and sector compositionProven ability to execute large, complex, and sensitive institutional orders with strong judgment and discretionDeep knowledge of execution strategies, order types, market impact analysis, and best execution principlesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationshipsStrong work ethic, high energy, self-motivation, and entrepreneurial mindsetAbility to thrive in a quick-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environmentSeries 7, Series 63, or equivalent Canadian securities licenses (or ability to obtain)Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Vp/Svp Senior High-Touch Equity Sales Trader – Canadian Equities (Toronto)
🏢 Jefferies
📍 Toronto