Vice President, Commodities Development

Responsibilities Own the end-to-end Commodities trading technology platforms including electronic execution and RFQ workflows, Order Management Systems (OMS), Trade Capture, lifecycle management and amendments, Real-time pricing, Risk, and position views. Define and evolve the technical strategy with low latency, event-driven, architecture suitable for electronic Commodities trading. Drive adoption of microservices, streaming, and resilient design patterns across pricing and execution flows. Manage real‑time integrations with trading venues and protocols. Market data and pricing sources and risk, position, and downstream systems. Translate trading and product requirements into clear technical designs and delivery plans. Lead multi-year technology initiatives (e.g., OMS modernization, lifecycle automation, venue onboarding). Create thorough test cases to ensure software stability and reliability. Partner closely with operations and production support teams for new features and existing strategy behaviors. Support production issues, including independently completing root‑cause analysis and diagnosis. Communicate clearly with senior business and technology leadership on realistic delivery plans, roadmap progress, production risk, and strategic tradeoffs. Requirements BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of professional core Java development experience building front‑office Commodities trading technology solutions. Solid understanding of commodities markets (Energy, Metals, Agriculture, Environmental Products), market structure, and trading workflows. Proven experience leading engineering teams in high‑stakes trading environments. Experience owning production systems with direct trader impact. Hands‑on background with real‑time systems with performance optimization. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills; eager to ask questions; able to clearly explain ideas. Strong collaborative and team skills. Strong JUnit testing skills. Salary Salary: $112,200.00 - $209,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on 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 the 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. To view more details of our benefits, please visit Equal Employment Opportunity 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 requested accommodation and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr