Director, Commodities Trading Risk Strategy, Global Markets
About The Position
BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets The Director, Commodities Trading Risk Strategy, will lead first-line risk oversight for the Commodities Trading business, spanning energy, metals, carbon, and agricultural products. This role is embedded within Global Markets and plays a critical part in ensuring robust risk governance, strategic oversight, and control enhancement across the commodities platform. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to trading desks, providing expert guidance on market, credit, operational, and physical/logistics risks. This individual will drive innovation in risk analytics, reporting, and tooling, embedding a strong risk culture and ensuring alignment with the firm’s risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a quantitative discipline.
- 10+ years in commodities risk management, trading, or related control functions within a global financial institution or global commodity merchant.
- Deep knowledge of physical and financial commodity markets, including logistics, delivery, and operational risk considerations.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and foster a strong risk culture.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities with a track record of driving strategic outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Risk Leadership: Define and execute the first-line risk strategy for Commodities Trading, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of key risks.
- Risk Analytics & Reporting: Lead the development of advanced risk reporting, analytics, and tools to enhance transparency and decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, technology, compliance, and second-line risk teams to strengthen governance and control frameworks.
- Advisory & Partnership: Serve as a senior risk partner to trading desks, advising on exposures, complex transactions, and new product initiatives.
- Innovation & Change Management: Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, leveraging technology and data to optimize risk oversight.
Benefits
- BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
