Vice President, QIS Structuring

151 W 42nd Street New York New York,10036

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

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Vice-President (Equity Derivatives Financial Engineering) to join our Equity Derivatives Financial Engineering team. This role involves designing, pricing, marketing, and transacting a range of Quantitative Investment Strategies (“QIS”), equity and hybrid derivatives products. The successful candidate will leverage quantitative and programming and product expertise to design investment solutions that address diverse client needs, while closely collaborating with various teams to support sales efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Deep Understanding of Equity Derivatives and Financial Instruments:

• In-depth knowledge of QIS , equity derivatives and structured products.

• Understanding of cross-asset strategies involving equities, fixed income, commodities, and FX.

• Experience with the regulatory environment and compliance requirements for different client segments (retail, institutional).

Quantitative and Analytical Skills:

• Strong background in quantitative finance, statistics, and data analysis.

• Proficiency in mathematical modeling and understanding of stochastic processes.

• Ability to develop and back-test quantitative investment strategies.

Programming and Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for model development and data analysis.

• Experience with database management and data manipulation (SQL, NoSQL).

Product Development and Structuring Experience:

• Track record in structuring and developing equity derivatives and QIS products

• Ability to collaborate with main stakeholders e.g. sales, trading, quants and risk management teams to tailor products to client needs.

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, including pricing, risk assessment, and performance monitoring.

Communication and Presentation Skills:

• Excellent communication skills to explain complex quantitative concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to prepare detailed reports, presentations, and marketing materials for internal and external clients.

• Strong client-facing skills to partner with sales to engage with institutional investors, financial advisors, and retail clients.

Please note the base salary for this role is $260,000 USD

Salary:

Pay Type:

Salaried

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:

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