QuantitativeTrader

Are you a recent graduate with internship experience in trading or finance, and strong Python skills? Join us at CMC Markets as we expand our Trading desk in Toronto! **This role will require availability to work a mix of week day and weekends.** **About the Role:** As a Quantitative Trader, you’ll play a key role in managing market risk and supporting algorithmic trading on a fast-paced dealing desk. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone with front-office internship experience eager to develop their career in trading. **What You’ll Do:** * Operate the dealing desk on a day-to-day basis, including executing algorithmic trades and hedging market risk associated with CMC’s product offering. * Facilitate the increased use of automation in pricing and risk management to improve efficiency in hedge execution and flow management. * Contribute to optimal risk management practices — from concept to implementation — ensuring they align with overall trading strategy. * Maintain the firm’s global trading exposures within predefined company limits (MRCR, Risk and P&L). * Collaborate with the Financial Risk Management team to develop a strong understanding of market, credit, and liquidity risk across products. * Apply a data-driven approach to all strategy decisions using Python and other analytical tools to extract insights and support improvements. * Monitor and analyse all external trading costs, identifying significant changes and suggesting cost-saving opportunities. * Track the market impact of hedge executions and ensure full compliance with relevant exchange rules. * Review client activity and system behaviour for risks to revenue, working alongside Sales and Financial Risk teams to address any issues. * Regularly assess the firm's best execution obligations — reviewing reports daily and making adjustments to pricing configurations as needed. **What We’re Looking For:** * A degree in a relevant scientific or quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering,