Work Location:

United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Detail:

$80,000 - $160,000 USD

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:

QMA Quantitative Developer (Associate)

Toronto Dominion Securities is one of Canada’s leading providers of advisory and capital market services and the premier provider of liquidity to corporations, governments and institutions.  In the world’s key financial centers, we partner with our clients to deliver innovative financial solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial goals.  Within TDS, the Quantitative Modeling and Analytics team provides models, analytics and quantitative support to the rates, credit and commodities business units to enable them to achieve these goals.

Due to continuing business growth, we are looking to hire an Associate to join the QMA team as an Interest Rates quant to support the fixed income interest rate modeling.  This individual will be responsible for a range of tasks including

• Design and implement new infrastructure, interfaces, code generators, APIs and other technical components in the C++ model library
• Design, develop and support language bindings of the analytics library to at least Excel, Python and C++
• Maintain strong knowledge of current markets, trends and innovations and adapt the platform approaches as appropriate
• Provide support for performance analysis of the models and work with the quantitative modelers and users
• Partner with other areas in TDS including traders, technology, risk management, treasury, finance, and compliance to deploy new or enhanced models to production

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in a number of distinct areas including

• Knowledge of modern software development
• Superior software and programming skills in C++ with a record of consistent delivery
• Commercially oriented with a pragmatic approach to project development and delivery
• A MS or PhD degree in a technical field, or a Masters in Financial Engineering
• A demonstrated pragmatic approach to project development and delivery
• Outstanding communication and team-working skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Experience on interest rate product valuation, Interest Rates curve modeling.

Education & Experience:

• College degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience
• 3+ Years of related experience
• Advanced knowledge of the technical environment/ tools (e.g., user environment, applications, software, hardware, programming languages and operating systems) in own area
• Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures on a broad, organizational level
• Sound to advanced knowledge of business/ organization, Bank standards, infrastructure, architecture and technology in related areas from a design/ support/ solutions perspective

Depth & Scope:

• Conducts program/system research, analysis, design and problem resolution
• Ensures defect free programming by testing and debugging using available/appropriate tools and participates in reviewing peer coding
• Participates in identifying and recommending development/testing solutions/tools in support of project objectives
• Develops, implements, maintains and improves solutions/processes that maximize system availability, efficiency/effectiveness and minimize/prevent problems/issues
• Adheres to existing processes/standards, technology architecture, risk and production capacity guidelines and objectives; plans, monitors, tests and escalates issues as required
• Works with the architecture group to ensure good architectural design and raises issues as they develop through the project lifecycle in a timely manner
• Complies with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis
• Subject matter expert in at least one area of discipline and consults with clients/or project teams with respect to all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware/ software support, development of technical solutions and/or testing
• Works independently in a senior/lead role on a diverse range of tasks and may be relied upon to coach/ educate others
• Leads the development of detailed/ complex and/or comprehensive project plans for large projects
• Assignments are moderately to highly complex and multi-faceted
• May provide guidance/direction to a few IT professionals
• Acts as a resource in the exchange of technical information for project teams, the business and/or outside vendors
• Develops and operationalize technology standards, policies and processes to address BSA/AML/OFAC risks
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC risks related to technology projects and processes
• Keeps direct reports informed about relevant information on BSA/AML/OFAC requirements and escalation procedures
   

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 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.