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BMO Capital Markets · 16 hours ago

Director, Commodities Trading Risk Strategy, Global Markets

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. The Director, Commodities Trading Risk Strategy will lead first-line risk oversight for the Commodities Trading business, ensuring robust risk governance and strategic oversight across the commodities platform.

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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

Qualification

Commodities risk managementRisk analyticsFinancial commodity marketsAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

Company

BMO Capital Markets

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BMO Capital Markets is a financial company that manages Bank of Montreal's wholesale banking operations.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com

H1B Sponsorship

BMO Capital Markets has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
2024 (9)
2023 (4)
2022 (9)
2021 (8)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alan Tannenbaum
Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Taves
Head of Asia
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