Securities

Full job description

Role Type:

Internship/Co-op

Work Term:

Summer/Term 3

Work Location :

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

USD, 40 - 40.50

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. The included salary range for this role takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As TD puts career development at the forefront of our colleague experience, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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:

TD Securities is one of Canada's largest investment dealers, offering a wide range of brokerage services to both domestic and international investors. As TD's electronic gateway to equity and options market in Canada and the US, the Automated Execution Group (AEG) provides research, sales coverage and execution expertise to both institutional and retail accounts.


TD Securities is looking for an aggressive, highly motivated and pro-active self-starter to work with sales traders in the Automated Execution Group. AEG is responsible for soliciting new business, managing relationships and all operational and technological support for TD's institutional electronic equity trading clients. AEG is TD's Direct Market Access (DMA) and electronic trading group and whose mandate includes refinement of advanced electronic trading tools including smart-order routing and execution algorithms. AEG's functions also extend to quantitative analysis of performance metrics for low latency order flow and the generation of Transactional Cost Analysis (TCA).


The candidate we're looking for should be comfortable working with Python on a daily basis, in a fast-paced and fluid environment and expect both routine tasks and priority requests for data analysis, as well as be comfortable speaking with both external clients and internal stakeholders over the phone. Most days are not routine.


Is the above description of interest to you? Do you have strong customer service and quantitative skills? Do you have strong attention to detail? If you've said yes to all of the above and you're looking for an opportunity to become involved in electronic equity trading, we would love to see your resume!

Principal responsibilities you'll be entrusted with include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with sales traders to support clients, assist with client requests, conduct day-to-day activities which facilitate client trading
• Create, enhance, and maintain new data analysis reports for market insight reporting leveraging a large data source of intraday quote and trade data.
• Design and implement front-office solutions to optimize trading operations
• Conduct data analysis on US and Canadian equity order flow using a variety of data sources including Bloomberg, HDFS, SQL Server, and TD's tick databases (OneTick)
• Assist in market microstructure modeling and quantitative research on Transactional Cost Analysis and order routing optimization.
• Coordinate with various groups (middle office, back office, technology, clients) in resolving technical and settlement issues in trading operations

Technical Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with Python Scripting is a MUST
• Strong familiarity with Excel functions and tools
• Experience with software/programming languages -VBA and SQL programming
• Understanding of Hadoop Directory File Structure (HDFS) is beneficial
• Understanding of finance and capital markets is beneficial
• Understanding of equities trading is beneficial
• Database maintenance and development (SQL Server experience) preferred
• Experience with technology in a financial setting Experience with Bloomberg, Order Management Systems is beneficial

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to be a self starter and take initiative without specifically being directed tasks
• Strong communication skills are mandatory
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others (both with internal and external stakeholders)
• Highly-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a proactive manner
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail is a MUST

Who We Are

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, 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 you’ve 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, we’re 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 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:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.



Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll 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 we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.



Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.



Interview Process
We’ll 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 are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at . Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.