BMO Capital Markets · 2 hours ago
Senior Associate or Vice President Equity Derivatives Trader
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expBMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. The Equity Derivatives Trading Desk is looking for a Senior Associate or VP-level candidate to support a large and growing Exchange Traded Note (ETN) business, with immediate responsibilities in executing trades and managing operational risks.
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Responsibilities
Execute and monitor index-related trades in equities as well as equity and interest-rate derivatives
Assist in managing index rebalance and corporate action events, and handling operational risks around them
Work with senior traders to hedge and manage liquidity, gap, financing, and operational risk
Develop and maintain analytical tools to support trading strategies, P&L analysis, and market monitoring
Conduct research on exchange-traded product market structure, liquidity trends, and new product developments
Evaluate and understand the qualities of different equity derivatives to optimize portfolio’s positions under different market scenarios
Provide pricing, liquidity, and market color to internal and external stakeholders
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
Ensure compliance with internal risk limits, regulatory requirements, and best execution standards
Interfacing with internal support groups to support all necessary business functions
Qualification
Required
Typically between 3 - 6 years of experience trading derivatives and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degree in Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics, CFA preferred
Strong understanding on equity market structure, index mechanics, and derivative instruments
Series 7, 63, and 55 licenses
Attention to detail - exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
Proficiency in programming in Python, SQL, or VBA preferred
Exposure to index rebalancing, corporate action handling, or portfolio transition management
Experience with risk models, transaction cost analysis, and execution management system
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is a financial company that manages Bank of Montreal's wholesale banking operations.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Tannenbaum
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Taves
Head of Asia
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