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Associate, Quantitative Researcher

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at TD Securities

Investment Banking

Posted 5 days ago

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**Associate, Quantitative Researcher** TD Securities, Chicago. $150K - $200K. Key responsibilities include gathering market data, executing trades, and supporting front, back, and middle offices. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Require Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits package offered.

Compensation
$150,000 – $200,000 USD

Currency: $ (USD)

City
Chicago
Country
United States

Full Job Description

Work Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

TD Securities

Pay Detail:

$150,000 - $200,000 USD

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:

The Associate Sales & Trading is responsible for serving as support for the US Fixed Income division of TD Securities (USA) LLC. This position will support the US Fixed Income desk in New York by inputting trades (post execution), researching and resolving trade discrepancies, amend trades (per trader approval), support the gathering of documentation for new accounts group, act as a liaison between front, back and middle offices, amongst a variety of other responsibilities.

Depth & Scope:

  • Gathers, researches information and analyzes the market

  • Executes detailed data analysis and valuation

  • Provides in-depth market reports and expert recommendations

  • Identifies issues affecting clients and provides recommendations to remedy

  • Develops deep client relationships and presents new ideas to clients

  • Executes trades and secures deals with new clients

  • Keeps market-making traders informed of relevant issues with their customers and products

  • Obtains market prices from market-making traders and executes the trade

  • Ensures all trades are confirmed with the broker/dealer

  • Inputs trades (post execution), and Verifies transactions meet company policies and followed approved guidelines

  • Researches and resolves trade discrepancies

  • Confirms trade blotters against trades booked in systems

  • Coordinates with back office on all failed trade status and communicates to front office

  • Coordinates with back office on position breaks and reports to the front office

  • Assists traders in mark-to-market process

  • Coordinates trade reconciliation discrepancy resolution with back office

  • Looks for ways to improve work flow efficiencies

  • Reads and understands the Trading Supervision Standard

  • Demonstrates governance, control and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices


Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience

  • 3+ Years of related experience

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, establishes priorities, and possesses strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills

  • Management experience and solid computer skills a must

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

  • 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.

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 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. Learn more

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

Colleague Development

If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 youre 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 youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well 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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Time Type: Full time

Associate, Quantitative Researcher

Compensation

$150,000 – $200,000 USD

City: Chicago

Country: United States

TD Securities logo
Investment Banking

5 days ago

No clicks

at TD Securities

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Associate, Quantitative Researcher** TD Securities, Chicago. $150K - $200K. Key responsibilities include gathering market data, executing trades, and supporting front, back, and middle offices. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Require Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits package offered.

Full Job Description

Work Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

TD Securities

Pay Detail:

$150,000 - $200,000 USD

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:

The Associate Sales & Trading is responsible for serving as support for the US Fixed Income division of TD Securities (USA) LLC. This position will support the US Fixed Income desk in New York by inputting trades (post execution), researching and resolving trade discrepancies, amend trades (per trader approval), support the gathering of documentation for new accounts group, act as a liaison between front, back and middle offices, amongst a variety of other responsibilities.

Depth & Scope:

  • Gathers, researches information and analyzes the market

  • Executes detailed data analysis and valuation

  • Provides in-depth market reports and expert recommendations

  • Identifies issues affecting clients and provides recommendations to remedy

  • Develops deep client relationships and presents new ideas to clients

  • Executes trades and secures deals with new clients

  • Keeps market-making traders informed of relevant issues with their customers and products

  • Obtains market prices from market-making traders and executes the trade

  • Ensures all trades are confirmed with the broker/dealer

  • Inputs trades (post execution), and Verifies transactions meet company policies and followed approved guidelines

  • Researches and resolves trade discrepancies

  • Confirms trade blotters against trades booked in systems

  • Coordinates with back office on all failed trade status and communicates to front office

  • Coordinates with back office on position breaks and reports to the front office

  • Assists traders in mark-to-market process

  • Coordinates trade reconciliation discrepancy resolution with back office

  • Looks for ways to improve work flow efficiencies

  • Reads and understands the Trading Supervision Standard

  • Demonstrates governance, control and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices


Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience

  • 3+ Years of related experience

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, establishes priorities, and possesses strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills

  • Management experience and solid computer skills a must

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

  • 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.

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 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. Learn more

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

Colleague Development

If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. Youll 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 youre 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 youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well 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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Time Type: Full time