Director - Options Sales

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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.

Job Requirements

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

• 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 firms 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

Education & Experience

• 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

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 6500 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Who We Are

TD is one of the worlds 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 95000 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 that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits including medical coverage paid time off career development and reward and recognition programs.

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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.