VP/Associate, Front Office Flow Derivatives Trading Strategist

Application Deadline:10/29/2026Address:151 W 42nd StreetJob Family Group:Capital Mrkts Sales & ServiceBMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarketsThe Front Office Flow Derivatives Trading Strategist role involves utilizing technical and quantitative skills to develop and implement trading strategies and tools to be used by the Equity Derivatives businesses, with an emphasis on rapidly trading listed and OTC derivatives. The candidate would help guide business decisions on the development of pricing platforms, execution systems and algorithms, and risk management.Responsibilities include:Develop new tools for pricing listed and OTC option strategies to be used by equities trading desks.Participate in the creation of a new RFQ workflow tool to be shared across derivatives related trading and sales desksBuild historical trade analysis tools including customer analysis and P&L attributions.Integrate new pricing and risk management tools into the execution platforms to streamline trader workflows.Coordinate deliverables across multiple teams including quantitative model development, operations and full-time technology teams.Support traders and sales personnel and troubleshoot intraday risk issues, P&L attribution, and any quant / tech related issues.Support and guide analysts in the development of back-testing and trade idea generation Python scripts with centralized market data repositoriesRequired Skills:Enterprise Object Orientated Programming in C#/.NET including WPF/Blazor front endsScripting experience with PythonRelational Database Design (MSSQL /Postgres)Enterprise Middleware/MQ experience (AMPS/ActiveMQ/Kafka)Experience with market data feed systemsGit/CICD toolchainsFamiliarity with Vanilla & Exotic Equity derivative pricing models.Nice to have skills:Experience with FIX protocol and quantitative trading systemsUS Option Market structure and regulatory knowledgeC++, Tableau or PowerBI experienceSalary:The salary range for this role at the Associate level is $150,000 up to $200,000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)Please note the base salary for this role at the VP level is $260,000 USDSalary:Pay Type: SalariedThe 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. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: About UsAt 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.To find out more visit us at 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.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.SummaryLocation: New York, NY, USAType: Full time