Job Description

All companies are not the same. What makes TD special as a business is also, what makes us special as an employer. Why TD? TD\'s Colleague Promise: A better you. A better us. A more confident you means a stronger us. We empower you to grow your skills, gain new perspectives, and create impact at work and in your community. That\'s our unique and inclusive culture.
Department Overview
TD Description
All companies are not the same. What makes TD special as a business is also, what makes us special as an employer. Why TD?
TD\'s Colleague Promise: A better you. A better us.
A more confident you means a stronger us. We empower you to grow your skills, gain new perspectives, and create impact at work and in your community. That\xe2\x80\x99s our unique and inclusive culture.

Department Overview
Data Science and Automated Strategy Development, Automated Trading Group
Automated trading is a growing trend in the Canadian market place, and working first-hand with TD\'s systems will give you a wealth of experience for future work in this field, or any field involving intelligent, real-time systems. Our desk currently trades nearly $1 billion of notional daily through proprietary market making algorithms on over 4,500 Canadian equities.
We are looking for an individual who is technically strong, enjoys programming and is solid at solving problems.
You will have the opportunity to work in the front office with modern trading technologies and learn how technological advances impact the equity markets. You will use your high-level thinking and problem solving skills to make our automated trading systems smarter, faster, and more profitable. You will be exposed to the extremely fast paced and demanding environment of a trading floor as a valued member of our trading desk. In this position you will assume considerable responsibility and have a direct impact on the profitability of the group.
This role is part of the larger Global Equity Derivatives team that has a global presence across regions with offices in: Singapore, London, New York and Toronto. This is a unique learning opportunity to work closely with market experts in the ETF, Single Stock, Options and Equity Swap trading desks.

ETF Trading
The ETF Trading desk is in charge of making markets on ETFs and facilitating trades on ETFs for various clients including ETF issuers, institutional investors, and TD wealth. The ETF desk is one of the fastest growing desks at TD.
Co-op and Internship opportunities allow you to gain valuable work experience across a number of the businesses at TD. You will work with experienced colleagues, receive world class training, and be part of a community of students across TD, where you will have an impact, grow as individual and experience our culture of care.

Our Co-op/Intern Programming is offered with select Co-op and Internship roles, and is designed to help you better understand the TD business, build on critical career capabilities, and broaden your professional network. This program is designed to complement your on-the job experience and features:

• Leadership talks with key Leaders from across the organization
• Lunch and Learns on topics such as Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusion and Personal Branding and so much more

We are hiring someone who is passionate about providing operational and analytical support and performing transactions and other processing activities for the position of Intern / Co-Op II. This position gives you the skills and introductory experience in a professional setting that contributes to the completion of your studies and prepares you to build a career in your chosen discipline.

• Support successful execution of relevant reporting, operational requests, and relevant transactional requests for the business unit and/or client
• Conduct less complex analytics and research, and obtain/share internal and external relevant business/market data
• Assist with building and reviewing internal models, tools, processes, policies, presentations, and other related materials; challenge team and improve the underlying processes of functional area
• Prioritize and manage own workload to meet service level agreement requirements for service and productivity
• Consistently exercise discretion in handling information and all matters of confidentiality; raise issues where appropriate
• Access systems, understand and apply system capabilities, ensure information is completed timely and accurately
• Work autonomously within established procedures and/or is responsible for activities involving multiple steps, systems, and jurisdictions
• Apply advanced skills and expertise in a range of products and services, processes, procedures and systems in a set of focus areas, where transactions could be characterized by moderate risk
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve problems, raised as appropriate
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously improving knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team

Job Requirements
Job Responsibilities
This position will provide you with in-depth knowledge of equity trading and market microstructure. The team is close-knit and will take the time to answer your questions, develop your skills, and help advance your career. The software development and design work will reinforce the problem solving and critical thinking skills you already have, but will provide a daily challenge that will keep you both busy and engaged.

Required skills:

• Solid software development skills preferably in Python, Java, C++ (VBA required for ETF Trading Role)
• Database knowledge including SQL skills
• Ability to build and extend software components on a multi-faceted infrastructure

Beneficial skills:

• Software design patterns
• Scripting in Python
• Fluency in operating on Unix / Linux based systems

Other requirements:

• Interest in equity markets and trading
• Work efficiently under pressure, often with near-term deadlines
• Take pride and stand behind your work

Additional Information
Early Talent Requirements

• Applications must include a transcript, cover letter (one letter-sized page or less) and a resume (maximum of 2 pages).
• We welcome all applications; however, we will only contact qualified candidates chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
• TD requires employees to reside in the country where the role is located, irrespective of remote working arrangements

• Assigned Line of Business Requirements - Please note that the line of business that you are assigned to may require specific skills not mentioned in this posting

Inclusiveness
At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Inclusiveness
At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Type of Role
Internship/Co-Op and Summer Opportunities
Start Date

• Summer

Job Family
Campus
Job Category - Primary
Campus Program
Job Category(s)
Campus Program
Hours
37.5
Business Line
Corporate
Time Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Intern / Student
Country
Canada
**Province/State (Primary)
Ontario
City (Primary)
Toronto
Work Location
TD Centre - TD Tower - 66 Wellington Street West
Job Expires
20-Jan-2023