Vice President, US Rates Strategist

Vice President, Us Rates Strategist

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.
Key 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
Depth & Scope:
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
Education & Experience:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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.