Associate, Quantitative Software Engineer

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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

Join the Quantitative Engineering team at BMO Global Markets and take your skills to the next level! As a Quantitative Software Engineer, you will collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers to deliver innovative solutions. Leveraging our access to cutting-edge quantitative research, we are equipped to address the most complex business challenges.

In this role, you will develop critical front office applications utilizing real-time market data for equity derivatives. Our hands-on approach ensures that team members take ownership of their projects from start to finish, playing a critical role in the front office and driving business decisions.

At BMO Global Markets, we believe in accountability. As a member of our team, you will directly interact with and be accountable to the trading desks that use the applications we build. Your contributions will directly impact their success.

Responsibilities:

• Build high‑performance applications powered by advanced quantitative research and modeling

• Develop tools, reports, and visualizations using modern tech stack such as JavaScript, Python, and C#.NET

• Implement and maintain distributed systems and microservices that operate at scale

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust solutions

• Utilize Kubernetes and cloud-based technologies for building and deploying applications

• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using the ELK stack

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field

• At least 5 years of experience in software development, focusing on data-intensive applications

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (JavaScript, Python, C#)

• Strong web development experience with UX design principles

• Experience with APIs, microservices architecture, distributed systems, messaging queues, and cloud-based deployments

• Expertise in virtualization and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Git, GitLab, Jenkins)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Solid understanding of equity derivatives and financial models

If you are a passionate software engineer ready to take on new challenges in the fast-paced world of trading, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team at BMO Global Markets.

Please note the base salary for this role is $120,000 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

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.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.