JOB DESCRIPTION:

The VP Sales and Trading TDS develops an institutional investor base in the U.S. to fund the Bank and to place U.S. and Canadian money market positions. The position liaises closely with the Bank’s other operations in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. to assist in meeting the Bank’s objectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics.
• Series 7 and 63
• 5-7 Years of related experience
• Must be detail oriented and possess problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and establish priorities
• Proficient in interpersonal communication (both oral and written), and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in economics, finance, or international affairs if coursework focuses on economics and policy. PhD is nice to have but not required.
• Experience writing and publishing thematic research content in FX
• Proficiency in Python (strong experience with VBA, Excel and spreadsheet-based analysis)
• Interest to learn and/or basic understanding of stochastic calculus, machine learning and data science
• Deep understanding of economic theory, principles and econometrics
• Strong experience with Bloomberg or Macrobond preferred
• Good team player with excellent mathematical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines, ability to adopt to changing environment with a creative mindset
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the buy or sell-side in the strategy, research or analysis roles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

WHO WE ARE:

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of global foreign exchange markets, G10 and EM, identifying trends, and providing strategic insights to guide investment decisions
• Develop and execute global FX trading strategies, taking into account market dynamics, economic indicators, and geopolitical events
• Collaborate with traders, sales teams, and clients to provide real-time analysis, updates, and recommendations on FX market developments
• Utilize strong quant skills to build and enhance FX models and tools , integrating data analysis and new techniques into existing the FX strategy framework
• Develop and implement forecasting models to predict currency movements, market volatility, and macroeconomic trends
• Assist in the development and execution of hedging strategies to manage currency exposure and mitigate risk for the bank and its clients
• Monitor and assess the impact of macroeconomic factors on currency movements and FX-based portfolio performance
• Stay up-to-date with industry news, regulations, and technological advancements, ensuring the bank remains at the forefront of FX strategy