Director, US Rates Strategist

TD Bank • New York, NY

15h • $300,000 - $300,000

About The Position

TD Securities' Global Strategy team is seeking a Director, 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics
• Series 7 and 63
• 7-10 years related experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in finance or economics preferred
• 8-10+ 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.

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
• Provides expertise and support the planning and the decision support process for a broad and diverse portfolio of activities, coordinating with a variety of internal stakeholders
• Identifies issues requiring research or analysis, determines solutions directly or in consultation with relevant functional / business leaders, other internal and external groups as necessary, and provides meaningful information in response to issues / questions raised
• Provides key management information, discussions and / or business issues in advance of business meetings and events as well as coordinates follow-up on outstanding issues as required
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Business leaders, business heads and partners across the organization
• Organizes and participates in leadership team meetings, planning initiatives, and broader sessions as well provides support to any working groups tasked with deliverables from these activities
• Supports development and tracking of milestones and other performance management tools and processes - provides summary reports on progress for executive review and consideration
• Undertakes and complete a variety of projects and initiatives - often of a highly sensitive nature, and usually with minimal guidance or direction, ensuring discretion and ability to see items through to resolution/completion

Benefits

• Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees