Vice President, US Rates Strategist

Vice President, Us Rates Strategist

TD Securities' Global Strategy team is seeking a Vice President, US Rates Strategist who will be responsible for generating actionable trade ideas, producing high-quality macro/thematic research, and engaging directly with institutional clients across US rates markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify trade ideas, market dislocations, relative value, and hedging opportunities across multiple horizons and rates products
• Conduct macro thematic research across US rates markets (e.g. US Treasuries, swaps and related rates instruments)
• Partner with sales and trading to produce timely market intelligence and insights
• Engage directly with institutional clients and contribute to select media interactions

Depth & Scope:

• Strict adherence personally and at a desk level to the firm's procedures
• Understands and complies with TD Policies, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Communicates bank policy information and strategy between the product head and relevant trading personnel
• Fully informed on market data, economic information and key industry developments as well as regulatory standards at all times to assist in maximizing profitability through sound trading decisions
• Develops and maintains contacts
• Understands the approved Business Strategies (Strategic Business Reviews SBRs), applicable to the business, and ensures that all of your business dealings are in alignment with these strategies
• Demonstrates governance, control and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices

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:

• Masters degree in finance or economics preferred
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a similar role and strong understanding of the US Rates market
• Product expertise with Treasuries, STIR, TIPS, and Swaps preferred
• Experience in Vol or Cross Currency Swaps is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to communicate investment ideas clearly and efficiently across a broad institutional client base.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, professional disposition, and desire to be part of a highly collaborative global team.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.