Associate, Retail Equity Trading, Private Wealth

Address:

Provides a markets-based suite of sales and trading solutions to Institutional, Corporate, and Retail clients. Offers a full spectrum of integrated capabilities to deliver leading market insight, risk management, and execution services to issuing and/or investor clients, including access to major global markets across asset classes including: debt, foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, equity, securitization, and commodities. Provides competitive pricing to all clients and seeks out new opportunities with prospective clients. Maximizes profit while prudently minimizing the bank’s exposure and adhering to regulatory statutes.

• Acts as point person to provide client support in the form of proposals, marketing material, event planning, and scheduling with the cooperation of trading and sales, research, and marketing and with the support of a senior leader.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in a professional manner and determines acceptable solutions.
• Provides competitively priced liquidity to corporate, institutional, and interbank clients; quotes hedging advice, and market information in support of the customer business and arbitrage opportunities.
• Supports sales activities with trading strategies, definition and market information customized to suit their client’s individual needs.
• Understands the needs of clients and provides relevant ideas and opinions to generate recommendations.
• Provides support for an outstanding client experience.
• Uses good judgement in meetings/speaks up with ideas/communicates ideas effectively/asks good questions.
• Markets financial institutions to increase order flow, volume and market information.
• Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients and acts as a positive change agent to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Verifies that all confirms on trades or sales are accurate and promptly delivered.
• Communicates transaction details to the brokerage community and custodians. Resolves settlement issues related to incorrect billing.
• Develops strong market knowledge to provide comprehensive service to clients, develop new solutions, and construct compelling recommendations.
• Reads, analyzes and interprets common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents in order to better serve client needs.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and leverages relationships across businesses, senior leaders and clients to foster and support coordination.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Cultivates strong relationships with the research team in order to understand their industries and stock coverage.
• Uses analytical skills (probability, statistical inference, etc.) and applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models.
• Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.
• Helps colleagues with the presentation of information and preparation of proposals for their review.
• Assists colleagues in the research and resolution of administrative/operational issues.
• Understands the complexity of transactions and related risk (credit, market, operational, legal / compliance, etc.).
• Maintains and develops knowledge of client systems/applications, and the internal web-based research document database
• Executes orders for purchase or sales of securities or completes transaction independently if brokerage firm is market maker in requested transaction. All transactions must be recorded accurately and frequently reviewed for accuracy.
• Receives and reviews all transactions to ensure accuracy and that transactions conform to the regulations of SEC, NASD, and other regulatory agencies.
• Tracks supply and demand and evaluates market development.
• Operates within position and loss limits as prudent management of the Bank’s exposure.
• Manages risk related to pricing and sales/trading of the book. Takes action to reduce exposure in developing and delivering client strategies.
• Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

• Qualifications:

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in Accounting/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics, CFA preferred.
• Working knowledge of financial markets with previous exposure to the financial markets and/or analysis gained through a combination of work and educational qualifications is required.
• Solid understanding of trading or sales procedures and broader regulatory and financial concepts.
• Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required CIRO Registered Representative licences and certifications for the applicable branch and jurisdiction.
• The role requires completion of the CSI Trader Training Course within the first six months of employment.
• Demonstrates solid deal/transaction execution
• Strong understanding of one or more asset classes including Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Rates, Credit, Equities, Commodities, or Derivatives.
• Experience using market data and trading platforms (Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, or similar platforms) to support market analysis, pricing, and client activity.
• Knowledge of institutional trading workflows and the trade lifecycle, including execution, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and risk management processes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and formulate client-focused recommendations.
• This role requires flexibility to work a 7-hour shift scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. While schedules may vary, candidates should be comfortable working shifts that extend into the evening, up to 8:00 p.m., based on business needs.
• The salary base range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

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.