Vice president development

We are seeking a strong motivated individual to be part of Global Trading Solutions’ Trading Systems team to build and enhance our core trading platforms. The developer will continually interact with multiple teams including sales/marketing/quants/operations to implement new robust trading features and improve on our existing strategy offerings. A successful candidate has a keen interest in developing low latency trading systems in Java.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop robust software solutions for GTS’s trading systems
• Devise new algorithms and data structures for target environment and platform attributes in alignment with architectural patterns
• Create thorough test cases to ensure software stability and reliability
• Collaborate with other teams to research and implement changes to the trading system
• Communicate with operations teams about new features and existing strategy behaviors
• Support production issues, including independently completing root-cause analysis and diagnosis.
• Process various business requirements with minimal guidance, derive implementation proposals, and execute proposals with a team or individually.
• Mentor junior developers

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional core Java development experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; eager to ask questions; able to clearly explain ideas
• Strong collaborative and team skills
• Strong JUnit testing skills
• Strong multi-threaded programming skills
• Strong understanding of financial markets and electronic trading systems
• Experience with optimizing software performance and reducing latency
• Familiar with the FIX protocol

Develops, analyzes, and implements statistical models for computerized financial trading strategies and quantitative finance techniques. Understands and adopts strategies to apply automation. Utilizes creativity and innovation to create novel approaches and solutions to trade profitably in markets. Applies expertise in the financial domain and coding of strategies for algorithmic traders to convert them into algorithms. Provides simple solutions to more complex trading problems through deep quantitative analysis with mathematics computations.

• Builds large-scale distributed computing programs to generate analytics and present results in user-friendly visualization s.
• Codes, innovates and improves proprietary models and algorithms.
• Designs and delivers solutions with high reliability, resiliency and scalability.
• Completes data preparation, data testing and modeling tasks in accordance with established policies, standards and accepted modeling practices.
• Performs as a specialist in all areas of the software life cycle and operates as a hands-on technologist to deliver solutions.
• Supports the design, development, and maintenance of a high performance automated trading platform and supporting infrastructure .
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Adaptability.
• Learning Agility.
• Building and managing relationships.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Risk analytics, financial markets.
• Finance.
• Pricing securities.
• Creative thinking.
• Computer Science.
• Applied Mathematics.
• Programming.
• Statistical Models.
• Data structures.
• Automation.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Salary:

$112,200.00 - $209,000.00

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:

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.

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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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