Martin Bellefeuille
Montreal,QC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Desjardins Securities, focusing on P&L performance and market share growth. Skilled in mentoring and training teams. Fostered strong client relationships. Successfully delivered consistent results while overseeing fixed income trading operations and enhancing team collaboration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director and Head of FI Trading
Desjardins Securities
01.2014 - 07.2025
- Oversaw a team of 10 traders making markets in Canadian public markets bonds.
- Supervised the fixed income trading desk. Regulatory and Risk oversight.
- Delivered P&L and client volume objectives.
- Worked in close partnership with Sales and DCM.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during reviews.
- Provided support, guidance and mentorship to the team.
Head, Canadian Government Bonds
Desjardins Securities
04.2007 - 12.2013
- Led a team of 3 professionals in market making of Canadian government bonds and bills.
- Developed the franchise and grew market share on a consistent basis.
- Met or exceeded P&L targets on a consistent basis.
- Trained and mentored junior traders.
Sales and Trading Representative
Casgrain & Company Limited
08.1990 - 04.2007
- Developed and managed client relationships.
- Communicated and executed on trading ideas and strategies.
- Successfully transitioned the firm into GOC trading, bidding on auctions and earning the Primary Dealership designation from the Bank of Canada.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of market dynamics.
Education
CFA -
CFA Institute
Charlotte, NC08.1994
MBA - Finance
University of Montreal, École Des HEC
Montreal, QC06.1990
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance/MIS
McGill University
Montreal06.1985
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Client relationships
- Mentoring and training
- P&L and market share management
- Effective leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Managing Director and Head of FI Trading
Desjardins Securities
01.2014 - 07.2025
Head, Canadian Government Bonds
Desjardins Securities
04.2007 - 12.2013
Sales and Trading Representative
Casgrain & Company Limited
08.1990 - 04.2007
CFA -
CFA Institute
MBA - Finance
University of Montreal, École Des HEC
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance/MIS
McGill University