Head of Derivatives Trading

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What you’ll be doing

CIBC Asset Management (CIBC AM) is one of Canada's largest asset management firms with approximately $180 billion in assets under management and possess over forty-five years of experience designing and implementing client solutions. We are leaders in providing a broad range of high-quality global investment management solutions to retail and institutional clients.

Our assets include those under institutional money management for pension funds, endowments and insurance funds, private wealth management, and those that are part of the CIBC family of mutual funds. At CIBC, our goal is to help our clients achieve what matters to them. Our philosophy is based on the CIBC values of Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability and we achieve results for our clients through an in-depth disciplined investing approach based on rigor and research.

In this role you will collaborate with portfolio managers to design and execute derivatives overlay strategies for hedging, yield enhancement, and risk management. oversee trade execution to ensure best execution, cost efficiency, and mínimal market impact, utilizing both electronic and voice trading platforms. Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and product innovations to provide timely insights to investment teams regarding derivatives markets. Engage with internal stakeholders (portfolio managers, compliance, risk, legal, and operations) to ensure seamless integration of derivatives strategies). Ensure all derivatives trading activity is compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies, upholding high standards of governance and transparency. Drive adoption of advanced trading technologies, analytics, and process improvements to optimize derivatives trading operations.
- At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview._

How you’ll succeed- Strategic Oversight & Portfolio Integration: Lead the development and implementation of derivatives trading strategies to support portfolio managers and investment teams across asset classes (equities, fixed income and commodities). Collaborate with portfolio managers to design and execute derivatives overlay strategies for hedging, yield enhancement, and risk management.- Execution Excellence: Oversee trade execution to ensure best execution, cost efficiency, and mínimal market impact, leveraging both electronic and voice trading platforms.- Risk Management: Ensure robust risk management practices are in place, adhering to internal risk frameworks and regulatory guidelines.- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of market developments and structure, regulatory changes, and new product innovations. Provide insights to investment teams regarding derivatives markets.- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders, including portfolio managers, compliance, risk, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of derivatives strategies.- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all derivatives trading activity complies with applicable regulations and internal policies, maintaining high standards of governance and transparency.- Technology and Process Improvement: Drive the adoption of advanced trading technologies, analytics, and process enhancements to optimize derivatives trading operations.

Who You Are- You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life. Detail-Focused: Your critical thinking and attention to detail inform your decision-making.- You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. Autonomous & Organized: You work independently, manage shifting priorities, and maintain accuracy.- You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.- You're fluent in French and English to serve our clients in the community.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways includi