**Work Location:** New York, New York, United States of America **Hours:** 40 **Pay Details:** $200,000 - $225,000 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. **Line of Business:** EPOCH LLC **Job Description:** The Director - Research Analyst is responsible for researching and analyzing companies and generating investment ideas. The Director - Research Analyst researches companies across an assigned capitalization, industry and/or geographical spectrum. The Director - Research Analyst works within the framework of the Shareholder Yield equity strategy, which is based on a free cash flow methodology that provides investor returns through dividends, share buybacks, and debt reduction. **Depth & Scope:** + Researches, analyzes, and recommends investment ideas for inclusion in Epoch's strategies + While the primary focus will be to the strategy, sector and/or geography to which they are assigned, the analyst also contributes ideas, as appropriate, to the firm's other strategies + Generates and researches investment ideas based on the analyst's experience and expertise as well researches investment ideas as directed by the portfolio manager and/or generated by the firm's quantitative and screening processes + Contributes to the firm's broader research efforts by actively participating in investment research meetings, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with colleagues as necessary + Contributes to and participates in marketing and client service activities including presentations, meetings, and calls with clients, prospects, and consultants **Education & Experience:** + Bachelors degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred. + 10+ years of fundamental equity research experience + Demonstrated track record of success in the strategy, sector and/or geography to which they are assigned, utilizing a methodology similar to that of the firm, i.e. free cash flow metrics rather than accounting terminology + A highly developed skill set in developing a view on a company as a result of detailed financial modeling as well as industry and company research + An ability and willingness to research investment ideas in other sectors and geographies as necessary + An ability to combine a macro / global understanding with fundamental stock-picking that has led to positive performance over market cycles + Self-starter with the capacity to function with minimal supervision while providing appropriate and meaningful feedback to portfolio managers + Consummate team player who will contribute across the firm's strategies in a collegial and collaborative investment culture + Strong verbal and written presentation skills + Strong leadership skills evidenced by example and possessing the potential to assume additional responsibilities over time + Highly motivated to be successful and help build a firm of substance where clients are the priority + Intellectual curiosity and a passion for the investment industry **Customer ​Accountability** + Understands and supports the Bank's Customer Service Strategy + Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, and its customers and stakeholders. + Provides the highest level of customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers - WOW at every opportunity. Model quality service delivery at every interaction + Leads and contributes to the ongoing improvement of the partner / Customer experience. Employee and Team Accountability + Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD's diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience + Participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment + May provide leadership, training, and guidance to other team members + Ensures ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest + Actively shares information and knowledge, and proactively learns from the expertise of others **Physical Requirements:** Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100% + Domestic Travel – Occasional + International Travel – Occasional + Performing sedentary work – Continuous + Performing multiple tasks – Continuous + Operating standard office equipment - Continuous + Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional + Sitting – Continuous + Standing – Occasional + Walking – Occasional + Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional + Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional + Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never + Squatting – Occasional + Bending – Occasional + Kneeling – Never + Crawling – Never + Climbing – Never + Reaching overhead – Never + Reaching forward – Occasional + Pushing – Never + Pulling – Never + Twisting – Never + Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous + Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous + Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous + Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes. **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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you. **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 (http://hrportal.ehr.com/tdtotalrewards) **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. Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.