Associate, Global Trade Finance, TD Securities Global Transaction Banking

Work Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
TD Securities

Pay Details:
-

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Job Description:

TD Securities ('TDS') provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government, and financial institution ('FI') clients through Global Transaction Banking ('GTB'), Corporate and Investment Banking ('CIB'), and Global Markets ('GM'). The firm works with clients around the world, focusing selectively and strategically on key global financial centers: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo. www.td.com

GTB is comprised of two principal business verticals: Treasury Solutions (Corporate Cash Management and Correspondent Banking) and Trade and Working Capital (Core Trade Finance and Structured Trade & Export Finance) which are underpinned by dedicated support functions, including GTB Risk & Control, Product Management, Transformation, and Innovation, Data & Analytics and Business Risk & Control.

GTB is a key growth business within TDS that provides the opportunity to make an impact with top tier organizations. We offer innovative solutions and treasury advisory services on large and complex liquidity, payments, and trade needs. Over the last decade, we have seen unprecedented levels of innovation. The business constantly changes with macroeconomic conditions, interest rate environments, and foreign exchange movements. As a result, all GTB business lines have evolved to provide optimum trade, liquidity, and payment solutions to clients.

Trade and Working Capital delivers client centric solutions to mitigate payment risk and facilitate working capital by employing principally traditional trade finance products (standby letters of credit / guarantees, import letters of credit, export letters of credit, or documentary collections) associated with a client's domestic business needs or foreign sales and purchases. Further to this, we move to support our client's evolving needs as such strategically pursue opportunities to expand our suite of products and solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join a growing TDS Global Core Trade platform. Reporting to the Managing Director Core Trade, the candidate will be responsible for supporting senior members of the Core Trade team in providing TF product coverage, structuring advice, working capital and risk mitigation solutions to a portfolio of Canadian, US and multinational corporates and for driving product penetration within assigned market. A collegial and team-oriented view of success is very important to allow the candidate to fit into the team. Having an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to manage through the ambiguity and change associated with growing a business.

Job Description/ Accountability:

• Support senior Core Trade originators to meet existing client needs and identify new Core trade finance opportunities across various sectors.
• Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Trade Finance development for existing clients, including facility / transaction pricing, term sheet negotiation, credit approval and execution.
• Proactive support of the Trade Finance origination team; assist in issue resolution; completion of internal trackers; opportunity identification; creation of client and strategy presentations.
• Research and analyze client's Trade Finance needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Required to demonstrate governance, control and risk management behaviors in alignment of TD policies and practices.
• Develop relationships with key internal business partners: Global Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking, Corporate Credit, FX, Asset Securitizations and Trade Finance / Credit Lending Operations.
• Ability to understand market data, economic information and key industry developments.

Job Requirements:

This role is suited to a detail-oriented individual with a client-centric focus, and a strong understanding of and demonstrated judgement related to credit structuring, execution, and risk. This candidate must have an understanding of traditional Trade Finance (SBLCs/bank guarantees, export LCs, imports LCs, etc.) This candidate will have the ability to identify Trade Finance business opportunities and deliver mandates effectively. The successful candidate will be a strong advocate and trusted advisor for their clients, while balancing the requirements of GTB and the firm.

Qualifications for the suitable candidate include the following:

• Undergraduate degree with a demonstrated interest in finance with 3-5 years of Trade Finance and/or relevant banking experience within a major financial institution.
• Previous exposure to credit origination and facility structuring. A strong understanding of credit and trade finance documentation. Experience with lending agreements, Reimbursement Agreements and other Trade documentation is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, both written and verbal as well as the ability to deliver compelling presentations.
• Life or career accomplishments that demonstrate motivation to achieve results, commitment to excellence and willingness to go above and beyond.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Results oriented, team player with a solution-oriented approach and ability to manage complex situations with tight timelines.
• Ability to travel in North America.

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.

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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 & 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
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Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet