Multi-strategy hedge fund manager Polar Asset Management Partners has appointed Jason Cope as Head of Global Fixed Income & Rates, responsible for leading and accelerating the growth of the firm’s Rates & Credit strategy business.
Cope brings over two decades of experience developing and leading global credit and fixed income businesses, with an extensive track record in Canada, North America, Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as Executive Managing Director and Head of Global Fixed Income at TD Securities, leading a cross-functional 325-person team, generating substantial annual revenue, and attracted, developed and retained top-tier talent across 11 global offices.
Prior to TD Securities, Cope was Director, Credit Trading at Scotiabank and Vice President, Credit Trading at RBC Capital Markets. He graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Cope will be based in Polar’s Toronto office.
