Associate - Rates, FX and Commodities Strategy

Description :Provide quantitative, analytical and publishing support for the Head of Commodity Strategy and Commodity Strategy team.  This includes (but not limited to): Edit/format/create/publish documents and charts, incorporating charts and tables.Managing commodity supply/demand and trading models in Python, Excel, Eviews and Excel-VBA environments.Modelling markets and behaviorsUnderstanding of commodity, FX, equity and fixed income markets.Understand broad macroeconomics, monetary policy dynamics and the relationship between macro environment and market pricing.Strong writing and verbal communications skills for publications, trading ideas, industry studies and client interactions.Obtain and manipulate data from various databases such as Bloomberg, Haver Analytics, Reuters and Industry Sources, to use for creating systematic strategies and creating economic and market risk indices.Job Requirements:Working knowledge of Python, and preparedness to upgrade existing skillsSkills in other programming languages would be an asset.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and VBA for Excel.Experience with Bloomberg, Eviews, other econometric packages would be an asset.A keen eye for accuracy and detail.Strong verbal and written communication skills required.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a highly challenging environment, in a cooperative team environment. Additional Information A graduate degree or equivalent relevant experience in Economics or Finance.Previous energy and commodity market experience would be an asset#li-onsiteWho 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 PackageOur 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: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.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.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 & OnboardingWe 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 Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.We look forward to hearing from youLanguage Requirement (Quebec only):Sans Objet