Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

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Build the Engine of Canadian Finance

Joining the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation (CDCC) , a subsidiary of TMX Group , means working at the heart of the country’s financial infrastructure. As a Central Counterparty (CCP), our role is vital: we act as the safeguard of trust for the derivatives and fixed-income repo markets. By ensuring the integrity and stability of exchanges, we enable the market to operate with confidence, even in times of volatility.

This role reports to: Squad Lead, Core Clearing

Job Location: This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office) - based in Montreal, QC

Our Values and Culture

At TMX Group, our success is built on core principles:

• Integrity: We are the guardians of market trust.
• Client-Driven Innovation: We push technological boundaries to provide secure solutions.
• Collaboration: Our Agile squad structure fosters continuous knowledge sharing.
• Operational Excellence: Precision is our standard in meeting the requirements of the Bank of Canada and the AMF.
  

Your Role within the Team

Reporting to the Squad Lead , you will be a key pillar in the evolution of SOLA Clearing , our flagship system. As part of a multidisciplinary Agile squad, you will help architect the client-server logic of our systems. You won’t just "code"; you will participate in designing robust solutions where performance and reliability are the absolute priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical Design: Develop technical designs for complex features, both client and server-side, to support new financial instruments.
• High-Performance C++ Development: Implement critical functionalities within the clearing platform, ensuring smooth and secure execution.
• Quality Culture: Develop rigorous unit tests and contribute to automated integration testing to maintain our integrity standards (AMF and Bank of Canada regulations).
• Agile Collaboration: Work closely with architects, business analysts, and QA teams to transform business needs into technological reality.
  

Required Profile

You are recognized for your rigor, your analytical skills, and your desire to build sustainable code.

Must Haves :

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technological field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
• C++ Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience in C++ application development.
• Versatility: Experience with scripting languages ( Python , Perl, or equivalent).
• Tools: Proficiency with Git for version control.
• Languages: Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is essential for this position, as it involves producing documentation for external and internal stakeholders who communicate in both languages.
  

Nice to haves:

• Modernization: Knowledge of container technologies ( Docker, Kubernetes ).
• Financial Domain: Interest in or experience with financial markets, clearing, or post-trade activities.
• Methodology: Experience in Agile environments and proficiency with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence).
  

What We Offer:

• A stimulating development environment working on high-availability systems.
• The opportunity to participate in creating new financial services of national importance.
A culture of technical excellence within a prestigious institution (TMX Group).

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.