Global Markets Risk Strategy Analyst
About The Position
Support Global Markets trading businesses by analyzing risk and developing tools that enhance risk management, inform trading strategies, and improve capital allocation at BMO Capital Markets. Conduct quantitative risk analysis (e.g., VaR, stress testing, market risk, counterparty credit risk, RWA). Define and frame analytical problems, collect and interpret data, and deliver actionable insights to support trading decisions and strategies. Build and enhance models, tools, and systems to strengthen risk assessment. Partner with trading desks and risk managers to produce clear, timely risk reports and address ad-hoc requests. Identify process gaps and recommend innovative solutions for improvement. Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. Operate independently, applying sound judgment within established guidelines. Scope may include a specific Global Markets business or the entire platform; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Financial Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative team player with ability to work cross-functionally
- Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python) is required
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Python libraries) is required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of financial products and markets is an asset
Responsibilities
- Analyzing risk and developing tools that enhance risk management
- Inform trading strategies
- Improve capital allocation at BMO Capital Markets
- Conduct quantitative risk analysis (e.g., VaR, stress testing, market risk, counterparty credit risk, RWA)
- Define and frame analytical problems
- Collect and interpret data
- Deliver actionable insights to support trading decisions and strategies
- Build and enhance models, tools, and systems to strengthen risk assessment
- Partner with trading desks and risk managers to produce clear, timely risk reports and address ad-hoc requests
- Identify process gaps and recommend innovative solutions for improvement
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards
- Operate independently, applying sound judgment within established guidelines
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
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
