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Vice President - Derivatives Execution & Clearing Technologist

Cowen

Cowen

New York, NY, USA
Posted on Apr 1, 2025

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

TDB New York Branch

Pay Detail:

$140,000 - $200,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

TD Securities is seeking a Derivatives Execution & Clearing technologist to join our dynamic team in the Global Markets division. As a key player within our organization, the candidate will be a vital resource in the delivery of technology & software solutions used to improve our cleared derivative trading and operational capabilities employed around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance derivative execution & clearing operations aligning with client, business and regulatory needs
  • Work across business and technology to design the optimal infrastructure from a technology solutions approach
  • Analyze and interpret complex data from multiple sources to inform decision-making and strategic investments
  • Develop and maintain SQL queries and scripts to automate processes and support data analysis
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve business processes and data quality
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of data management systems and tools
    • A degree in Computer Science or a related field
    • 5-10 years of professional experience in the financial services industry specifically as a technology architect
    • Strong financial experience with integrated execution and clearing platforms & infrastructure; experience with Futures & Options, Clearing of OTC Derivatives
    • Proficiency in Database like SQL server, oracle and experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, or similar)
    • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
    • Programming experience in Java or other advanced languages
    • Experience with ION applications such as XTP is a plus
    • Assess impact of regulatory changes to technology framework
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
    • Experience with Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes

The VP Technology Solutions TDB understands business products, business strategies and customer usage of products with ability to translate content into a IT architecture that describes key functional and non-functional requirements. Responsibilities include familiarity with business strategy I processes and expertise in designing business solutions that link disparate processes and application systems, ability to communicate a deep understanding of the business and a broad knowledge of technology and applications, design the target application I services architecture and assess the impact of the future business architecture on existing and future applications, identify the techniques and technologies that should be applied at the application level, defining the information architecture in compliance with corporate policies and standards, and working with business partners and technology teams to define the organization, storage and flow of data to support effective information delivery.

Depth & Scope:

  • Works with the business and application development teams to develop the target state IT architecture model
  • Understands business products, business strategies and customer usage of products
  • Understands business process flows and makes suggestions on how to re-engineer them for higher efficiency
  • Helps review business drivers, needs and strategies and understands implications to the application architecture
  • Identifies, assesses, and documents business requirements for applications and information I data
  • Develops the IT architecture based the key functional and non-functional requirements from the business and technology teams
  • Works with the development teams to develop the logical data model and ensures efficient flows of information through business processes
  • Provides input to the development of project initiation documents including objectives, scope, approach, and deliverables, when needed
  • Analyzes and evaluates existing and future business architecture for compatibility with corporate standards and policies
  • Provides input to buy vs. build decisions based on technology and business requirements
  • Provides support I guidance to the development teams during the analysis, development and testing processes
  • Provides expert knowledge of application architecture
  • Prepares information architecture deliverables in accordance with corporate standards and methodologies and consistent with the target business architecture
  • Assists in the creation and successful execution of testing scenarios that ensure the information data flows according to the information architecture design
  • Communicates risks and implications of architectural decisions, issues and plans
  • Partners with change management to analyze and communicate organizational impact and potential change management issues of proposed business architectures to relevant stakeholders
  • Participates in business and technology planning sessions and anticipates future business I technology changes
  • Establishes strong working relationships with the business and other technology team members
  • Participates in and supports cross technology process improvement initiatives
  • Manages individual workload and delivers to agreed-upon project milestones
  • Actively participates in HR performance measurement processes
  • Coaches I mentors other team members as appropriate
  • Demonstrates governance, control and risk management behaviors in alignment with TD policies and practices


Education & Experience:

  • College degree, or specialized training / equivalent work experience
  • 5-7 Years of related experience
  • Must be detail oriented and possess problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and establish priorities
  • Proficient in interpersonal communication (both oral and written), and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management

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.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our 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 base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

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.

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

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.