Overview
TD Securities provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our knowledge, innovation, and experience in the following key areas of finance: Investment and Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, Interest Rate, Currency and Derivative Products. TD Securities works with clients around the world, and our services include the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures, and executing daily trading and investment needs. The Equity Options team has employees in US, Canada, Europe and Asia and is part of Global Equity Derivatives (GED) within the TD Securities Global Markets Sales and Trading business. The new Director will cover London clients spanning pension funds, asset managers, ETF providers, hedge funds and retail investment advisors. The team specializes in US and Canadian OTC and listed options on single stocks, ETFs and indices. Maturities range from short-dated up to 5 years in term. The new Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining our Equity Options sales franchise with clients based in London and worldwide with the aim of growing commission revenues, market share, and our overall market presence. Daily responsibilities include evaluation of markets, development of trading strategies, client facilitation, content creation, and analysis. All these will be done 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.
Responsibilities
* Developing the Options Sales strategic objectives and growth strategies.
* Provides expert knowledge of market data, economic information and key industry developments as well as regulatory standards at all times to assist in client service. Position develops and maintains contacts with market participants
* Help produce relevant options market commentary, content and trade ideas
* Build interest in the US options market domestically and internationally
* Educate our potential client base including asset and portfolio managers about the benefits of options trading
* Work closely with trading on marketing strategy, opportunistic sales to enhance trading revenue
* Maintain relationships with portfolio managers as well as option execution teams
* Optimize existing client relationships as well as pursue new clients
* Collaborate across the dealer in identifying and pursuing potential clients, that includes working with the Cash Equities, GED Structured Products, ETF and Delta One teams, among others.
* Observes strict adherence personally and at a desk level to the firm's procedures
* Understands and will comply with TD Securities Policies, regulatory and compliance requirements
* Demonstrate governance, control and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics
* Experience with Bloomberg, SpiderRock, Wex, and FT
* 8+ years related applicable industry 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
* Successful candidate will have to complete as needed various regulatory registration courses
About TD Securities
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 help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. 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. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, and we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we support your growth. TD offers regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan to help colleagues thrive at work and at home.
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