Associate, Business Development - TD Asset Management

TD•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$77,500 - CA$115,200•Onsite

About The Position

TD Asset Management (TDAM), a member of TD Bank Financial Group, is a leading North American investment manager offering progressive investment solutions to both institutional and individual investors. For over two decades, the organization has established competitive market positions in active, quantitative, and passive portfolio management. As of December 31, 2025, TDAM and its affiliates manage over $508 billion in assets on behalf of pension, insurance, endowment/foundation, and corporate clients, as well as high-net worth clients and retail mutual funds. In attaining this client commitment, TDAM has built one of Canada’s largest and most respected investment management and research teams with more than 220 Portfolio Managers, Associate Portfolio Managers, Traders and Analysts. An integral member of the Institutional Distribution team, the Associate, Business Development acts as a central resource to source and support new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in the investment management industry, strong communication and organizational skills, and a desire to make a positive impact in our growing team. This role will have exposure to and interact with several key stakeholders including Relationship Managers, Business Developers, Client Portfolio Managers, Marketing and Sales Enablement. The Associate will also be responsible for compiling research on prospective clients, competitors and industry trends and should have strong knowledge of the institutional asset management landscape. Please note, the Associate, Business Development, is not a client-facing role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or a related field
3–5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in an institutional sales support, business development or relationship management role
Strong knowledge of the asset management industry, with demonstrated research and analytical skills and the ability to translate market, competitor and prospect information into actionable insights
Highly motivated self-starter with strong critical thinking, problem-solving and execution skills, and the ability to anticipate needs and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving global environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Comfort working with data and reporting tools to interpret sales and pipeline information and support decision-making

Nice To Haves

Enrolment in the Chartered Financial Analyst designation program
Experience with Salesforce CRM and/or eVestment
Fluency in French

Responsibilities

Provide sales support such as pre-meeting research on prospects to institutional Relationship Managers and Business Developers
Prepare and share research on market intelligence and industry trends
Develop, maintain and apply in-depth knowledge of product solutions, both within TD Asset Management as well as industry offerings
Manage the prospect lifecycle, from sourcing new opportunities through websites and databases, to the submission of RFPs and preparation for finalist pitches
Conduct comprehensive prospect and market research, translating product, peer, and market insights into clear, competitive narratives for Relationship Managers and Business Developers
Build positive and productive partnerships with Relationship Managers and Business Developers
Create prospect lists and engagement action plans to drive new business development
Monitor outcomes through creation and use of dashboards and sales reporting
Support conference and event initiatives by conducting attendee research and identifying priority prospects and clients
Manage and maintain prospect information in Salesforce
Support strategic priorities and sales campaigns to drive asset and revenue growth
Proactively take initiative to increase efficiency and improve outcomes
Collaborate with internal partners, including Relationship Managers, Business Developers, Client Portfolio Managers and Investment Proposals and Solutions Support, to deliver legendary outcomes for clients, prospects and consultants
Participate in project-related initiatives to enhance the Institutional Distribution team's success
Own and analyze internal sales and pipeline reporting using Salesforce and other datasets to identify trends and generate insights that support business and sales strategy