Associate, Structured Products Strategies Group

Application Deadline:

06/15/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

BMO 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. #bmocapitalmarkets

Summary
BMO is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join the Structured Products Strategies Group, part of the Equity Derivatives desk. Our team focuses on the pricing and issuance of exotic derivative products and competitor monitoring for sales and trading.

The Associate will play a key role in enhancing and scaling our platform - the core P&L engine serving as the central hub for traders, sales, and structurers, enabling real-time pricing, issuance, and revenue generation. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge financial engineering, advanced programming, and front-office interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of a robust, scalable pricing and issuance platform for exotic options and structured products
• Collaborate with trading, sales, and structuring teams to resolve pricing and operational issues and improve workflows
• Perform competitor analysis and pricing comparisons to ensure competitiveness in the market
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance system performance
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of platform enhancements

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of equity structured products and basic financial instruments
• Familiarity with derivatives pricing theory and financial engineering concepts
• Strong grasp of database design and data management principles
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, and numerical optimization methods is a plus
• Strong foundation in computer science concepts and systems programming
• Advanced programming skills in C#, Python, and experience with Flask, React JS, SQL
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders (trading, sales, structuring)

Experience / Education

• 2-4 years of professional experience in capital markets, preferably in structured products, derivatives
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other computing disciplines
• Master's degree and/or professional designation (CFA, FRM) is an asset

Why Join Us

• Work on a front-office team that directly impacts trading and client solutions
• Gain exposure to exotic derivatives and structured products in a dynamic environment
• Collaborate with a high-performing team at the cutting edge of capital markets fintech

Please note the base salary for this role is CAD $120,000

Salary :

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. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:

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.

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BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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.