Analyst Or Associate - Equity Options Trading

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD Securities

Pay Details:

$95,000 - $135,000 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

TD Securities provides a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our knowledge, innovation, and experience across key areas of finance, including Investment and Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, Interest Rates, Foreign Exchange, Equities, and Derivatives. TD Securities serves clients globally through the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issuances, advising on strategic acquisitions and divestitures, and providing execution and risk management solutions across a broad range of trading and investment activities.

The Equity Options Trading team is part of Global Equity Derivatives (GED) within the TD Securities Global Markets Sales & Trading business. The team serves Canadian, US, and international clients, including pension funds, asset managers, ETF providers, hedge funds and retail investment advisors.

The team specializes in Canadian OTC and listed options on single stocks, ETFs, and indices with maturities ranging from same-day expiry to 10 years.

The Analyst/Associate will support the growth of the Equity Options platform through involvement in trading strategy development, portfolio risk management, client facilitation, content creation, infrastructure enhancement, and data analytics. The successful candidate will operate within the GED-specific risk limits and policies, in the context of the wider TD Top of the House Risk Appetite and the prevailing Regulatory Framework. 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the development and implementation of options trading, hedging, and market-making strategies.
• Execute and book trades accurately and efficiently while adhering to established operational and risk controls
• Assist in the monitoring and management of portfolio risk

• Contribute to the enhancement of trading infrastructure, workflows, analytics, and automation capabilities
• Partner with sales to identify client opportunities and synergistic trade ideas to grow desk PnL
• Collaborate across GED and the broader dealer to identify and execute on business growth opportunities
• Maintain strict adherence to all regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk limits, and operational procedures

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or other quantitative discipline
• Applicable industry experience preferred
• Computer programming and database functionality skills

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure, establish priorities and multi-task
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
  

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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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple.  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. 

Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. 

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

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