Vice President, Derivative Sales

Application Deadline:

09/26/2024

Address:
1501 McGill College Avenue

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

BMO Capital Markets is looking to hire an Ambitious Salesperson in Montreal, that will join a high performing Institutional sales team, and lead the coverage effort of all Institutional Clients in the Province of Quebec for Interest Rate Derivatives .

Provides a markets-based suite of sales and trading solutions to Institutional clients. Offers a full spectrum of integrated capabilities to deliver leading market insight, risk management, and execution services to investor clients. 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.

• Flourish as part of an experienced team of FICC Institutional Salespeople in Montreal.
• Successfully lead the Interest Rate Derivatives Coverage of Institutional Accounts in Quebec including Insurance, Pension, Asset Management, Government Issuers, Banks and Hedge Funds.
• Successfully support the distribution of C$ Interest Rate Products into accounts globally, as part of the Canadian Institutional Rates Sales Team.
• Contributes to growing / elevating the BMO and BMO Capital Market brand with a commitment to and presence in the community.
• Operates as key member of the deal team with efforts to maximize sector penetration and returns.
• Institutes cross-selling initiatives to increase ranking with client.
• Provides comprehensive account coverage and client development as well as actively prospects new clients to increase revenue in the assigned territory.
• Maintains strong relationships with investors, understands their portfolio, and matches the firm services and products to client needs.
• Works closely with sales, trading and research teams to provide seamless client coverage including fulfilling client requests for market updates and providing clients with specific product information.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in a professional manner and determine acceptable solutions.
• Contacts customers to present available investment services and develop client prospects from among current customers, referral leads and other sources.
• Builds positive client relations through deep/comprehensive understanding of client needs and alignment of our products/services.
• Identifies and leverages key decision makers and influencers in client / internal organizations.
• Develops and/or facilitates development of client-focused solutions based on financial expertise, organizational, technical, regulatory and environmental client awareness.
• Distills market and internal data to negotiate solutions, terms and conditions with clients / internal counterparts.
• 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.
• Develops marketing ideas and helps initiate transactions through appropriate presentation of financial data.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Develops and leverages relationships across businesses, senior leaders and clients to foster and support coordination.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• 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 prepares 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
• Receives and reviews all transactions to ensure accuracy and that transactions conform to the regulations of regulatory agencies.
• Tracks supply and demand and evaluates market development.
• Manages risk related to pricing and sales/trading of the book.
• Balances the Bank's risk appetite with the client needs in making recommendations/proposal.
• Manages firm's risk and takes action to reduce exposure in developing and delivering client strategies including the development of hedging and trading strategies.
• Identify opportunities to find more cost-effective ways to impact the bottom line and drive profitability.
• 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.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (buy side or sell side).
• Training and/or experience in financial derivatives (ideally interest rates).
• Thorough knowledge of capital markets, pricing, and sales/trading/hedging strategies.
• Strong understanding of broader regulatory and financial concepts.
• Advanced deal execution and/or project management skills - ability to manage more than one client / major initiative.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong risk management skills.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Bilingualism (French/English) required.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Please note the base salary for this specific position in Montreal is $150,000.00.

You're fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec .

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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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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.

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