VP or Director, Government Finance

BMO•Toronto, ON

6d•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a seasoned professional to join our Fixed Income team as VP or Director, Government Finance. This role is key to deepening BMO’s leadership in the Canadian public sector debt markets, strengthening our relationships with issuers and expanding our impact across the fixed income landscape. You’ll lead relationship management and syndication efforts with government and government-sponsored issuers, while collaborating across trading, and sales to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a syndicate or execution-focused role.
Strong understanding of the Canadian bond market
Deep relationships across government and government-sponsored entities, as well as the institutional investor community.
Strong understanding of fixed income products, including derivatives and cross-currency swap mechanics beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to manage primary transactions, including book-building, investor communication, and allocation/hedging processes.
Proven ability to develop and execute client marketing strategies.
Advanced skills in Excel, Bloomberg and market analytics platforms.
A proactive, analytical mindset.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

advanced degrees or certifications are an asset

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship manager for public sector issuers, delivering daily market insights, pricing guidance, and strategic advice.
Provide timely and actionable market commentary, relative value analysis, and investor feedback to clients and internal stakeholders.
Drive syndication efforts for new issues, coordinating with internal teams to optimize execution and book building.
Partner with trading, sales, and other product teams to identify cross-platform opportunities and enhance client outcomes. Act as central point of coordination across multiple teams to ensure seamless execution of deals.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Government Finance business, identifying growth opportunities and revenue drivers.