Associate, Equities Quant

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BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

The MFL (Mathematical Finance Library) Quant is responsible for the entire spectrum of quantitative, analytical, technical, and development activities for trading desks across different asset classes.  The mandate is to provide traders, marketers, BMO CM senior management and our external control groups (Risk Reporting, Risk Oversight, Valuation Product Control, etc.) with the models, tools, analytics, reports, market data and information to effectively price, execute and hedge new transactions and to understand, monitor and manage existing risk.  Tasks include:

• Developing new mathematical and computational methods for pricing deals and managing risk and integrating models into MFL library and FO applications
• Maintaining existing suite of models in MFL library.
• Helping traders to use MFL in daily pricing and risk management
• Interacting with the groups outside of FO (MRV, MR Oversight, VPC) and facilitating their understanding and usage of MFL models.
• Aggregating, organizing and analyzing market and trade data to facilitate a wide range of reporting, from high-level business overviews down to trade-level details.
• Engaging in discussions with traders, senior management, and risk managers regarding deal modeling and pricing, hedging, risk measurement and risk management.

The role will require the following skills and aptitudes:

• A university degree is required.  Preferably, an advanced degree in a technical field (mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, computer science, etc.);
• Industry experience and a PhD in a technical field are strong pluses
• Broad knowledge at an advanced level of quantitative models for price/rate processes and volatility surface.
• Good understanding of financial derivatives, from linear products to vanilla options, and first/second order exotic options.
• Software development experience (.NET, C++);
• Knowledge of Excel, including scripting and efficient spreadsheet design;
• Strong technical writing ability;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of colleagues.  This includes other technical professionals, traders, marketers, senior management, back office, and risk management.

Salary:

The salary range for this role will be CAD $110,000 to $120,000.

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

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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