Equity Trader

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.  

 

With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. 

 

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success. 

Role Summary:

Equity Traders are responsible for executing trades for fundamental, quantitative, and index strategies globally. You will work closely with the broader investment team to deliver desired portfolio exposures in the most efficient manner while contributing to the Trading group’s broader objectives.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities:

• Under the guidance of senior team members, play an active role in the day-to-day execution and management of the Fund’s equity exposures. The Toronto desk executes trades across North America, Latin America, and Asia.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external trading counterparties, brokers, exchanges, and other market participants across channels and regions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to enhance trading systems, execution analytics, and implementation processes. Support investment teams by sharing market insights, trade ideas, and fulfilling data requests.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve portfolio management and trading outcomes by developing a deep understanding of investment processes, market structure, and execution dynamics.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning by expanding knowledge of equity markets, market microstructure, trading technologies, and execution best practices.
• Work on projects focused on system enhancements, trading analytics, strategy back-testing, workflow improvements, and internal presentations.
• Proactively identify and solve problems, challenge existing processes where appropriate, and contribute ideas that improve the effectiveness of the trading function.
• Contribute to the development and application of AI-enabled tools to enhance trading analytics, execution monitoring, workflow automation, and decision support.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in trading, financial markets, or investment management, gained through professional roles or internships. Candidates with buy-side or sell-side experience and recent graduates
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Progress toward a professional designation such as the CFA is an asset.
• Strong and demonstrated interest in financial markets, investing, and equity trading.
• Genuine curiosity about market microstructure, execution quality, trading strategies, and how markets function.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, a high degree of ownership, and a demonstrated willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team objectives.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and desire to excel in a high-performance environment.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. 

We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

 

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

 

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CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. 

CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.

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