Associate, Global Markets Documentation - Advisory and Contract Execution, Prime Brokerage Negotiation

About the role

The Advisory and Contract Execution Team is an integral part of TD Securities. The group provides best-of-class service to business partners in TD Bank Financial Group (the Bank) through negotiation and execution of agreements that govern capital markets trading products. The team is committed to providing a seamless client experience while managing the Bank’s risk.

Responsibilities

• Aid in negotiations of Prime Brokerage Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, Account Control Agreements and Custody Agreements with a variety of counterparties, including hedge funds and registered funds.
• Participate in internal calls with senior credit officers and front office contacts, as well as calls with clients and external legal counsel, to discuss issues that arise during negotiations of trading agreements and/or prime brokerage related documents.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as Credit, Business, Tax, Legal, Operations and Collateral Management, during the documentation process.
• Support internal initiatives related to documentation, process automation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Law degree is required.
• 1+ years of solid legal, trading documentation, capital markets, origination or related experience.
• New York Bar Admission preferred.
• Experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes and Account Control Agreements with hedge funds and registered funds preferred.
• Experience negotiating Prime Brokerage Agreements, Term Commitment Agreements, and Custody Agreements preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good PC skills, and the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills essential.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and flexibility to support global time zones as required.

Skills

• Good drafting ability.
• Sound risk management principles.
• Understanding of global derivatives regulations including US Dodd-Frank, EMIR, UK, Canadian, and Singapore frameworks.
• Knowledge of current legislation, regulation, and guidance with respect to OTC derivative transactions globally.
• Ability to prepare and thoroughly review necessary capital markets agreement requirements and disclosures.
• Experience with technology to track and monitor workflow, maintain and update databases with required information.
• Ability to produce reports and status updates as required.
• Proactive issue escalation.

Benefits

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.

Pay

$175,000 - $175,000 USD

Schedule

40 hours per week