Associate, Alternatives Investment Manager Research

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD Wealth

Pay Details:

$81,600 - $115,200 CAD

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Job Description:

The TD Wealth Investment Manager Research ("IMR") team is TD Bank Financial Group's center of excellence for product research management and subject matter expert relating to all managed investment products.

IMR is responsible and accountable for curating Preferred Lists across all managed investment product types, such as mutual funds, exchange traded funds and separately managed accounts along with onboarding and providing oversight for all products that are available for sale within TD Wealth. Further, IMR provides strategic insights for TD Wealth's distribution businesses including Financial Planning, Private Trust, Private Wealth Management and Direct Investing.

The team blends a strong due diligence approach with thought leadership to help drive business results across TD Wealth distribution channels. IMR has an open and collaborative culture that supports career development, diversity and work/life balance.

Job Responsibilities:

The Associate role is multi-faceted, though the primary responsibility is to assist with IMR's alternative investments due diligence accountabilities, that include active participation and documentation of investment manager due diligence reviews, preparing research materials, and assisting in the analysis and evaluation of asset management firms and mandates available across TD Wealth's business lines.
 

Other key accountabilities include:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the global alternative investment landscape and top-tier alternative investment managers and their strategies.
• Responsible for completion of initial and ongoing due diligence research reports and/or any meeting minutes along with ensuring that research materials are fulsome, up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of existing tools that support the team’s investment manager research function and assist in the development of new research tools/reports.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the IMR websites, internal databases and Preferred List materials.
• Prepare and execute the team's reporting accountabilities as well as collaborate on various ad-hoc projects.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism when dealing with internal and external business partners.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in the financial services industry
• Completion of Level 2 of the CFA program
• University degree in a related discipline
• Experience in alternative investments, preferably in alternative investment manager research
• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, eagerness to learn and strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and adaptive in a work environment that is both independent and team based, to execute across a wide spectrum of accountabilities
• Working knowledge of manager research software (Morningstar Direct, FactSet, eVestment or Bloomberg) would be considered a plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills (experience with writing/editing publications would be an asset)
• Aptitude to communicate and confidently interact with internal and external parties
• Ability to gather and share relevant industry information/developments and provide a fact based opinions and recommendations

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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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.

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
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We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet