Specialist III-IC Investment Research

Research Director

The Research Director is involved in the investment selection, due diligence and ongoing monitoring primarily of 3rd party hedge fund managers. The position primarily entails experience with hedge funds, including familiarity with managers across various strategies, an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners, broad understanding of financial markets, critical thinking as it relates to markets and investment solutions and may have direct client contact.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manager Research
  • Sourcing: Identify new hedge fund managers and investment strategies primarily through networking and industry events.
  • Initial Evaluation: Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on prospective funds, including assessing investment strategy, team, risk management, and performance analytics.
  • Ongoing Monitoring: Actively monitor existing hedge fund managers to ensure investment strategies remain consistent and risks are within expectations.
• Internal Support
  • Assist with client portfolios and participate in client meetings, as needed
  • Work with internal partners to build hedge fund platform, maximize usage and provide written and verbal communications.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Continual attention to detail, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; seven or more years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for a graduate degree and/or CFA.
• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary: $96,200.00 - $179,400.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

About Us:

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.