Vice President, Equity Capital Markets

Vice President, Equity Capital Markets

TD Securities | New York, NY

The Opportunity

TD Securities is seeking an exceptional Vice President to join our U.S. Equity Capital Markets team in New York.

This is an opportunity to assume meaningful responsibility within a growing franchise, advising corporate and financial sponsor clients, leading complex equity transactions, and helping shape the continued development of our U.S. ECM platform.

The successful candidate will combine execution excellence with market judgment, commercial instinct, client credibility, and a commitment to developing others.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution of IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, private placements, equity-linked transactions, and other strategic equity solutions.
• Advise clients on market conditions, valuation, investor positioning, transaction structure, timing, and execution strategy.
• Partner with senior ECM, industry coverage, financial sponsor, and product bankers to identify opportunities, develop differentiated ideas, and help win mandates.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact, coordinating transaction workstreams across legal counsel, auditors, syndicate banks, sales and trading, research, and investors.
• Translate market developments, investor sentiment, and transaction performance into clear, actionable recommendations for senior executives and financial sponsors.
• Oversee valuation, transaction sizing, investor targeting, ownership analysis, and the preparation of high-impact client materials.
• Lead and develop Associates and Analysts while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, judgment, and client readiness.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of relevant experience in Equity Capital Markets, investment banking, capital markets, or a closely related discipline.
• Meaningful experience executing public or private equity transactions.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, valuation, corporate finance, SEC filings, and transaction execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex workstreams and manage senior client and internal relationships.
• Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience supervising and developing junior professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Series 7, 79, and 63 licenses, or the ability to obtain required licenses within the applicable period.

Depth & Scope:

• Develops transaction ideas and discusses appropriate context with senior coverage team members.
• Develops revenue in all product areas and executes transactions.
• Demonstrates relevant market / industry / product knowledge.
• Structures/delivers high impact presentations.
• Maintains client relationships and keeps them informed as deals progress.
• Keeps more senior ECM and coverage officers informed as deals progress/issues arise.
• Liaises and/or interacts with clients at all levels (CFO, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, etc.).
• Liaises with clients primarily at CEO and CFO level.
• Executes on deals, generating or contributing to increases in revenue levels.
• Directs, trains, and develops team members to enable them to meet challenges department objectives and achieve full potential.
• Establishes an environment that promotes respect for the individual employee and adheres to the policies and guidelines of the Bank.
• Maintains confidentiality of client information.
• Accountable for providing expertise and support to senior coverage team members in execution of transactions and deal structure by providing expertise and knowledge of relevant markets/industries/products.
• Develops recommendations/ideas for transactions and revenue generation, structures/delivers presentations, and manages deals/transactions as they progress/issues arise (escalating and keeping senior coverage officers informed as required).
• Liaises and maintains client relationships.
• Acts as an experienced specialist for an assigned business or portfolio; role requires deep knowledge.

Why TD Securities

TD Securities combines the capabilities of a leading North American financial institution with the entrepreneurial mindset of a growing U.S. investment banking platform.

You will have the opportunity to advise clients on consequential financing decisions, assume meaningful responsibility for transactions and relationships, and work closely with experienced professionals across investment banking and global markets.

We are looking for individuals who want to do more than execute transactions. We want leaders who aspire to deliver differentiated judgment, build lasting client relationships, develop future talent, and help shape the next chapter of our U.S. Equity Capital Markets franchise.

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 strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. 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.

Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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.

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

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program.

Our Values

At TD we’re guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At TD, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

Helping to Make an Impact in Communities – TD Ready Commitment

TD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. That’s why we launched the TD Ready Commitment in 2018, now a multi-year North American initiative. Under the TD Ready Commitment, we are targeting a total of C$1 billion by 2030 in community giving across four key, interconnected drivers of change: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health. It’s our goal to help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Pay Transparency

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.