Associate - Global Markets Advisory and Contract Execution, Securities Funding Documentation Team

Work Location : New York, New York, United States of America Hours: 40 Line of Business: TD Securities Pay Detail: $175,000 - $175,000 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 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: The Advisory Contract and Execution (ACE) Team (also referred to as Global Markets Documentation) is an integral part of TD Securities. ACE is a client facing team responsible for advisory services across trading desks and clients, supporting capital markets deal origination, and execution of regulatory and legal trading agreement requirements globally. This team maximizes revenue generation, ensures alignment with TD’s risk appetite, and delivers a client-centric experience. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing team with significant visibility at the senior executive level. The Associate – Global Markets Documentation is responsible for providing best-of-class service to clients of TD Securities and internal business partners by preparing and negotiating legal documentation with global counterparties for trading products such as derivatives, foreign exchange and commodity products, i.e. ISDA Master Agreements, physical commodity agreements, and related credit support documentation. This also includes trading products such as derivatives, foreign exchange, and fixed income (e.g., repo/securities lending agreements, ISDA Master Agreements, prime brokerage agreements, and related credit support documentation). The role must ensure TD is adequately protected from legal, credit, business, and compliance risks across all trading documentation, including master agreements, amendments, assignments, and other documentation with counterparties. This role also requires building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the Bank and supporting global deal flow under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Manage a diverse portfolio of capital markets clients globally across specific trading products. Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize capital markets legal agreements across a range of trading products, while ensuring alignment with risk, legal, regulatory and governance frameworks and accelerated time-to-market. Communicate capital markets agreement terms to business lines, clients and their legal counsel in a clear and efficient, business-friendly manner. Ensure that the Bank is adequately protected in all dealings by preparing and negotiating capital markets agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, related credit support documentation, prime brokerage agreements, master confirmation agreements, energy and metals agreements, repo and securities lending agreements, and other bespoke capital markets agreements. Collaborate and coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as Front Office, Legal, Credit, Operations, Funding and Valuations, and Collateral Management during the origination and negotiation process. Develop a strong understanding of the Bank’s requirements in areas of global regulatory framework, credit and documentation. Depth & Scope: Negotiates a robust portfolio of capital markets regulatory agreements globally, ensuring regulatory compliance across specific trading products and jurisdictions, while aligning with internal risk, legal, regulatory and governance frameworks and ensuring accelerated time to market Reviews, drafts, and finalizes capital markets regulatory agreements across a range of trading products, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements Communicates capital markets regulatory requirements to business lines, clients and their legal counsel in an efficient, business-friendly manner Participates in client meetings and calls to provide regulatory advisory and rule interpretation, leveraging understanding of global derivatives regulations including US Dodd-Frank, EMIR, UK, Canadian, and Singapore frameworks Works with the trading desks to understand client needs and track and prioritize high value relationships Understands the current state of legislation, regulation, and guidance with respect to OTC derivative transactions globally including Canada, the US, the EU, the UK, Singapore, and other relevant jurisdictions Prepares and thoroughly reviews the necessary capital markets agreement requirements and disclosures to ensure TD Securities' regulatory obligations are met Participates in TD Securities-wide regulatory implementation efforts for new rules and initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution across jurisdictions Acts as a key point of contact for Front Office, Legal, Compliance, Credit, on regulatory documentation matters Reviews and analyzes TD Securities’ new and existing client base to ensure regulatory compliance daily Utilizes technology to track and monitor workflow, maintaining and updating databases with required information Produces reports and status updates as required Escalates issues proactively and in a timely manner Provides timely support across multiple time zones including North America, Europe, and Asia Education & Experience: Law degree is required 1+ years of solid legal, trading documentation, capital markets, origination or related experience Preferred Qualifications: Excellent written, verbal communication skills, and drafting ability. Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently while understanding when to involve other team members as needed and to work effectively in a team environment. High degree of integrity and strong work ethic. Timely and consistently follows through on commitments. Escalate issues proactively and in a timely manner. Promote best practices within the group and execute assigned duties and enhance control over procedures. Ability to work under tight deadlines and have the flexibility to support global time zones as required. Demonstrated management skills and commitment to delivering results within aggressive timelines. Physical Requirements: Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100% 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 Squatting – Occasional Bending – Occasional Kneeling – Never Crawling – Never Climbing – Never Reaching overhead – Never Reaching forward – Occasional Pushing – Never Pulling – Never Twisting – Never Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes. 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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. 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. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. 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. If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact. We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best. 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 TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email 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 applicant process.