Quantitative Analyst, Structured Equities Trading

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Accountabilities

Analyst in the Structured Equities Trading Quantitative Strategies Group is expected to work closely to the trading teams of all Global Equities groups with a focus on pricing structured OTC products and notes, and generating risk reports. Successful candidate will also provide support in managing trade lifecycle and producing business intelligence reports for sales and structuring groups. The role also requires extensive collaboration with Quantitative Modelling, Global Operations, Market Risk etc. to ensure the implementation of effective and efficient downstream reporting capabilities for trading and note issuing activities.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with equity and fixed income structured products and/or other financial products.
• Understanding of database design for sell side trading.
• Some knowledge of financial engineering concepts, familiarity with pricing theory and derivative models.
• Understanding of key market, credit, liquidity risk management concepts is good to have.
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, numerical methods for optimization problems are good to have.

Skills

• Advance programming skills, C#, python, Flask, React JS, SQL.
• Capable of producing business intelligence and risk reports.
• Detail oriented
• Communicate clearly with various stakeholders (trading, sales, structuring) in order to understand and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, calculations, and the work environment.

Experience / Education / Other

• Financial industry professional 1-2 years of experience.
• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative or technical area (i.e., computer science, math engineering, etc.).
• Master's degree and/or professional designation (CFA, FRM, CPA, CA. etc.) is a plus.

Salary

$95,000 CAD

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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