Vice President / Director, Equity Derivatives and Structured Finance - BMO : Job Details

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.

We are seeking a results-driven Equity Derivatives And Structured Finance Professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide a markets-based suite of financing and structuring solutions to Financial Sponsor, Corporate, and Retail clients across a full spectrum of integrated capabilities to deliver leading market insight, risk management, and execution services with a focus on equity derivatives and financing solutions (concentrated margin lending, equity monetization and equity swaps). You will also provide advisory services to clients and seek out new opportunities with prospective clients. This role requires a strong sales and structuring background, deep understanding of relevant products and applicability to clients, deal structure, and the ability to balance tactical execution with strategic planning to drive measurable results. Candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Legal, and Risk to build on our platform to better align with the Bank's broader goals for this important client base.

• Revenue generation through delivery of equity derivatives and structured finance solutions to BMOCM's clients
• Track and analyze key sales performance and coverage activity metrics, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement. Maintain opportunity pipelines through various CRM tools
• Maintain client and internal relationships through in-person interactions
• Partner with bankers, portfolio managers, legal, onboarding, credit and risk colleagues to ensure seamless client experience and compliance with all internal and external policies and procedures
• Work closely with bankers to align sales efforts with broader business strategies
• Continuously customize sales processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and client needs to guide sales strategy and decision-making
• Create and maintain pitch and marketing materials
• Provide ongoing training, development, and support to partners across the firm and junior team members to enhance skills and capabilities
• Consider risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adhere to policies and procedures

• Typically, between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree
• Experience with marketing of derivative solutions for corporate/Private Equity clients
• Demonstrated ability of success in a sales and structuring role
• Ability to educate and explain complex products to internal stakeholders and external clients with varying backgrounds
• Proficient in CRM systems and data analysis to track and manage sales performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset
• Thorough knowledge of capital markets, pricing, and sales/trading/hedging strategies for derivatives and financing products
• Understanding of counterparty risk, CVA, FVA and XVA and its implications when pricing deals
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of relevant regulatory and financial concepts
• Advanced deal execution and/or project management skills - ability to manage more than one client / major initiative
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Uses analytical skills and applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables

VP - $250,000 USD

Director - $275,000 USD

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.

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.