Vice President, US Rates Strategist

TD • New York, NY

2d • $225,000 - $225,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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
• 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

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees