03/21/2024
Address:
151 W 42nd Street
Job Family Group:
Business Management
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
MD, Algo Model Control Officer
Core Mandate
- Spearhead the overall governance of algo controls requirements and software development lifecycle (SDLC) for Capital Markets electronic trading algorithms
- Creates and apply strategies, working with internal stakeholders, to establish the governance, model risk assessment, monitoring and controls including development and testing frameworks for electronic e-trading algos that aligns with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
- Establish robust and continuous oversight framework including pre & post trade monitoring, assessment, controls, and escalation processes
- Leads Global/Regional governance committees
This role is part of our Algo Model Control Office, focused on the governing model and algo control requirements for CM's Electronic Trading Algorithms.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the Global Model Control Office and Governance for CM's electronic trading algorithms and Front-office automation tools
- Developing strong working relationships and collaborating within the Sales & Trading business and with independent control functions to develop model control governance standards for the firm's electronic trading algorithms and Front-office automation tools
- Leading the implementation of 1st Line of Defense control, procedures, testing/reviews, and governance processes to meet policy standards
- Development and execution of strategic projects, including delegation of key tasks across the team, measuring progress against deliverables, and resolving or escalating issues
- Maintaining regular stakeholder communications and training to ensure continuous awareness of the model control process
- Monitoring compliance of governance requirements through the review of relevant metrics and indicators
- Chairing/participating at various senior oversight committees, both globally and regionally
- Centrally tracking audit and regulatory requirements and contributing to key regulatory initiatives and/or responses, where necessary
- Supporting Senior Management with ad hoc requests/projects
Experience & Skills Required:
- Superb communications skills, verbal and written, and demonstrated ability to build relationships internally within the team, and externally with other groups
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to prioritize, execute, resolve and/or escalate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinker with aptitude to creatively solve problems and provide challenge where needed
- Experience in developing concise and effective management reports and regular updates with keen attention to detail and high personal standards for quality of work
- Proven experience with project management, including complex initiatives, across multiple departments, groups, or lines of defense
- Solid understanding of Risk Management principles
- Experience in Model Risk Management and/or Electronic Trading is ideal but not essential
- Excellent desktop application skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
- Minimum Education qualification is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Please note the target base salary range for this specific position in New York City is $225,000 - $275,000USD.
Compensation and Benefits:
$140,800.00 - $201,300.00
The base salary represents BMO Financial Group’s hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked.
Base salary is one component of BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package for employees, which may include performance-based incentives, commissions or 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: www.bmousbenefits.com.
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