Associate Director, Global Equity Derivatives - Toronto

Requisition ID: 179289
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose:

Global Equity Derivatives (GED) includes Investor Solutions (offering Structured Notes), Equity Derivatives Trading (Options, Swaps and Index Finance) and Corporate Equity Derivative Solutions. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting GED globally, in particular, leveraging their legal and regulatory experience to support the development, structuring and execution of Structured Notes transactions as well as the day-to-day operations of Investor Solutions, ensuring that specific transactions, goals, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of GED's business strategies and objectives. The candidate will also be involved in implementing new initiatives in GED, including adapting the business to legal and regulatory changes and managing legal and regulatory risks impacting GED, particularly in connection with the Structured Notes business. Given the nature of the role, the successful candidate will work with and build relationships within Global Banking and Markets and in other areas of the Bank through various projects, such as Legal, Compliance, Tax and Group Treasury.
GED operates in a fast-paced and demanding environment. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, demonstrate initiative and have excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate will be an exceptional team-player and communicator, with a strong work ethic and relevant experience to the role. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively and independently with the capacity to synthesize information and instructions effectively to action items. The candidate will be based in Toronto and will report to the Managing Director & Head, Structuring and Business Development, Global Equity Derivatives.

Is this role right for you?
• Conduct detailed reviews of Structured Note issuances and certain derivatives documentation
• Assist in the assessment and implementation of new initiatives within GED, including developing new Structured Note and derivative products, market entry into new regions and operational improvements (e.g. streamlining GED's operating model and automation)
• Collaborate with other members of GED, other bank stakeholders, and internal and external legal counsel in connection with both transactional and non-transactional matters
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes in the markets in which GED operates
• Participate as a stakeholder in regulatory projects, identify key impacts to GED and coordinate communication and participation for relevant GED team members
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 3+ years of professional experience in law or financial services
• Juris Doctor or university degree in business, finance or a related discipline
• CFA candidate or charter holder is an asset
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manipulate large data sets
• Competency in a programming language such as HTML, SQL, VBA or Python considered an asset
• Knowledge of capital markets products, securities law and the Bank's processes and policies is an asset
• Fast learner, strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities to frame and structure complex issues effectively and develop insights and recommendations
• Superior attention to detail and comfort reviewing and synthesizing complex documentation
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Drive and motivation to work in a target-driven and high-performance culture and contribute to an inclusive workplace
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative in an evolving and sometimes unstructured workplace

Work Arrangement: This position is currently an on site role, with the expectation that you will work 4-5 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
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