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Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Associate or Vice President - Global Markets

Sales & TradingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A four-year college or university degree in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics is required; a CFA or Master's degree is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of industry-related experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of financial markets, with prior exposure to financial markets and/or analysis through work and educational qualifications, is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial markets, pricing, trading and hedging strategies, and familiarity with related concepts, practices, and procedures is required.
  • A basic understanding of trading or sales procedures and broader regulatory and financial concepts is required.
  • Natural sales ability and strong interpersonal skills are required.
  • Strong fundamental analysis skills and leadership abilities are required.
  • Ability to identify and communicate ongoing events that affect or may affect the market is required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and take responsibility for understanding others is required.
  • Ability to exercise independent thought and judgment and adapt to new tasks with little notice is required.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a detail- and results-oriented manner in a multitask environment is required.
  • Demonstrated computer skills and ability to learn new systems and spreadsheets quickly are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bloomberg, Reuters, and other market data packages is required.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, highly pressured work environment is required.
  • A strong focus on meeting client needs is required.
  • Ability to discern trading desk dynamics is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide competitively priced liquidity to corporate, institutional, and interbank clients, including quotes, hedging advice, and market information to support customer business and arbitrage opportunities.
  • Support sales activities with trading strategies, definitions, and market information tailored to clients’ individual needs, and accompany sales staff on client calls, presentations, and seminars.
  • Actively market financial institutions to increase order flow, volume, and market information, in addition to assisting sales staff in increasing client volumes.
  • Develop and leverage relationships across lines of business, with executives, and with external clients to foster intra-group coordination while carrying out accountabilities.
  • Assist senior staff in researching and resolving administrative and operational issues.
  • Assist senior staff with presenting information and prepare proposals for their review.
  • Maintain and develop knowledge of client systems and applications, including I-star and the internal web-based research document database.
  • Receive transaction forms and inspect them for accuracy of information.
  • Execute securities purchase or sale orders, or complete transactions independently when the brokerage firm is the market maker; record all transactions accurately and review them frequently for accuracy.
  • Review transactions to ensure compliance with SEC, NASD, and other regulatory agency requirements.
  • Track supply and demand and evaluate market developments.
  • Manage the Bank’s exposure prudently and operate within position and loss limits set by the Trading Products line-of-business head.
  • Manage risk related to pricing and trading the book and manage the firm’s exposure on the existing book.
  • Take action to reduce risk, including developing hedging and trading strategies.
  • Develop strong market knowledge to provide comprehensive client service, develop new solutions, and construct compelling recommendations.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents to better serve client needs.
  • Use analytical skills involving probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Under guidance, provide sales or trading suggestions and information to clients.
  • Use and access confidential product and financial information.
  • Exercise authority to stop actions because of significant compliance or risk exposure.

Desired Qualifications

  • A CFA or Master's degree is a plus.

About the Company

Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Bank of Montreal, known as BMO, runs a Canadian bank and a large American bank, serving households and businesses on both sides of the border. Until the Bank of Canada opened in 1935, it acted as the Canadian government's banker. People use its branches and apps for accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and investments, while companies borrow from it and turn to its BMO Capital Markets arm to raise money and trade securities. BMO makes money on the gap between the interest it charges on loans and pays on deposits, plus fees from managing wealth and advising on deals. Bank of Montreal was founded in 1817 as Canada's first bank, and it keeps its legal head office in Montreal and its executive offices in Toronto, Canada.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1817

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