Associate, Business Development - TD Asset Management

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD General

Pay Details:

$77,500 - $115,200 CAD

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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:

TD Asset Management (TDAM), a member of TD Bank Financial Group, is a leading North American investment manager offering progressive investment solutions to both institutional and individual investors. For over two decades, the organization has established competitive market positions in active, quantitative, and passive portfolio management.  As of December 31, 2025, TDAM and its affiliates manage over $508 billion  in assets on behalf of pension, insurance, endowment/foundation, and corporate clients, as well as high-net worth clients and retail mutual funds.

In attaining this client commitment, TDAM has built one of Canada’s largest and most respected investment management and research teams with more than 220 Portfolio Managers, Associate Portfolio Managers, Traders and Analysts.

An integral member of the Institutional Distribution team, the Associate, Business Development acts as a central resource to source and support new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in the investment management industry, strong communication and organizational skills, and a desire to make a positive impact in our growing team.

This role will have exposure to and interact with several key stakeholders including Relationship Managers, Business Developers, Client Portfolio Managers, Marketing and Sales Enablement. The Associate will also be responsible for compiling research on prospective clients, competitors and industry trends and should have strong knowledge of the institutional asset management landscape. 

Accountabilities:

• Provide sales support such as pre-meeting research on prospects to institutional Relationship Managers and Business Developers
• Prepare and share research on market intelligence and industry trends
• Develop, maintain and apply in-depth knowledge of product solutions, both within TD Asset Management as well as industry offerings
• Manage the prospect lifecycle, from sourcing new opportunities through websites and databases, to the submission of RFPs and preparation for finalist pitches
• Conduct comprehensive prospect and market research, translating product, peer, and market insights into clear, competitive narratives for Relationship Managers and Business Developers
• Build positive and productive partnerships with Relationship Managers and Business Developers
• Create prospect lists and engagement action plans to drive new business development
• Monitor outcomes through creation and use of dashboards and sales reporting
• Support conference and event initiatives by conducting attendee research and identifying priority prospects and clients
• Manage and maintain prospect information in Salesforce
• Support strategic priorities and sales campaigns to drive asset and revenue growth
• Proactively take initiative to increase efficiency and improve outcomes
• Collaborate with internal partners, including Relationship Managers, Business Developers, Client Portfolio Managers and Investment Proposals and Solutions Support, to deliver legendary outcomes for clients, prospects and consultants
• Participate in project-related initiatives to enhance the Institutional Distribution team's success
• Own and analyze internal sales and pipeline reporting using Salesforce and other datasets to identify trends and generate insights that support business and sales strategy

Please note, the Associate, Business Development, is not a client-facing role.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or a related field
• 3–5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in an institutional sales support, business development or relationship management role
• Strong knowledge of the asset management industry, with demonstrated research and analytical skills and the ability to translate market, competitor and prospect information into actionable insights
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong critical thinking, problem-solving and execution skills, and the ability to anticipate needs and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving global environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Comfort working with data and reporting tools to interpret sales and pipeline information and support decision-making

Additional Considerations:

The following qualifications will be considered in addition to the core requirements:

• Enrolment in the Chartered Financial Analyst designation program
• Experience with Salesforce CRM and/or eVestment
• Fluency in French

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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français pour offrir du soutien ou traiter avec des employés ou des collègues qui ont besoin de services et de soutien dans une langue autre que le français.