Application Deadline:01/08/2026

Address:100 King Street West

Finance & Accounting

Supports the research and development of quantitative risk modeling methodologies and related strategies in support of managing structural market risks arising from business/group portfolios and products. Develops and implements models to ensure market risk in banking products are properly measured and support effective risk management practices. Works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure market risks are properly identified and understood with supporting models and strategies successfully implemented.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. 
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. 
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. 
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for business decisions and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.
• Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices.
• Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness.
• May consult to or serve on various committees and task forces.
• Provides structural market risk advice on funds transfer pricing polices to ensure appropriate risk-adjusted product pricing on retail and commercial products.
• Leads the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.
• Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Oversees development and implementation of structural market risk models (e.g. valuation of embedded product options, customer behavioural models, VaR methodology etc.).
• Oversees back-testing and stress-testing to ensure the on-going effectiveness of structural market risk models, recommending changes as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Bank Policies and Standards regarding financial models.
• Assesses and adapts existing operational programs; develops new capabilities to ensure ongoing success.
• Plans and controls unit operating expenses in accordance with forecasts.
• Makes recommendations to leaders on financial management processes based on changing requirements.
• Develops analytical solutions, models and methodologies used to manage risks related to the Bank’s portfolios and products e.g. valuations; hedging strategies, customer behaviour models, performance measurement, etc.
• Monitors the financial market environment and model performance impacts for optimal execution of risk strategies.
• Ensures compliance with model risk and market risk governance and provides financial instrument transaction oversight.
• Works closely with businesses and corporate partners to perform enterprise wise stress testing of the bank’s Net Interest Income in support of capital adequacy assessment
• Performs analytics and reporting of economic and P&L performance of Corporate Treasury as a result of its hedging, investment and funding activities.
• Researches industry best practices with respect to structural market risk modeling and methodology
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and tracks changes to position and component risk metrics over reporting periods; addresses and / or escalates any issues.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select data from internal and external sources e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system.
• Applies scripting / programming skills to assemble source data into structured datasets with multiple levels of granularities e.g., demographics, customers, products, transaction.
• Applies suitable statistical techniques to perform analysis e.g., A/B testing, mathematical models, algorithms, machine learning to test, verify, refine hypotheses.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives including third party suppliers.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.
• Influences how teams/groups work together.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.
• Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.
• Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.
• Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Typically 9+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designation in Finance or Risk management preferred.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or other quantitative disciplines and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL, VBA.
• Working experience in a Finance environment with exposure to one or more of the following:
• Risk management, financial market products and pricing, Balance Sheet / Asset Liability management.
• Expert knowledge of quantitative modelling including understanding of statistics, risk and financial metrics.
• Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.
• Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.
• Influence skills - Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - Expert.

$132,600.00 - $231,000.00

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

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.

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