Vice President, US Rates Strategist

Work Location :

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

TD Securities

Pay Detail:

$225,000 - $225,000 USD

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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• 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
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• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
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