Product Manager

Bank of China (Canada); Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China (Canada) in Markham is seeking a Product Manager, Financial Market to grow the FX, interest rate, and precious metals business. You will combine business development, client management, trading execution, and new product development to expand corporate and financial institution relationships.

You will work with Relationship Management, Trading, Head Office and other groups to identify opportunities, deliver market solutions, execute client transactions, and develop new products,

Qualifications

• Academic background in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and products.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Proven client relationship and communication abilities.
• Business development mindset with growth focus.
• Ability to collaborate across Relationship Management, Trading and back-office functions.
• Discipline to adhere to policies, risk controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with interbank counterparties and institutional clients.
• Lead client engagement from outreach through proposal, negotiation and onboarding.
• Participate in client visits and networking events to drive business.
• Execute transactions for corporate clients and financial institutions across FX and rates products.
• Manage trading positions within risk limits.
• Prepare daily and weekly market commentary and performance reports.
• Lead development of new financial markets products, including FX and gold.
• Coordinate with Head Office and internal trading centers to support operations.
• Ensure accuracy of trading data and analyze client-driven transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Mentor and supervise junior traders.
• Support additional initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Analytical thinking

Client relationship & communication

Business development mindset

Planning & organization

Education

Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline

Job description

Location: Markham, Ontario ((This role is expected to relocate to the Bank's downtown Toronto office by the end of 2026.)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking a Product Manager, Financial Market to support the growth of the Bank’s FX, interest rate, and precious metals business. This role combines business development, client relationship management, trading execution, and new product development, with a focus on expanding corporate and financial institution client relationships, increasing trading activity, and contributing to revenue growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with Relationship Management, Trading, Head Office, and other internal stakeholders to identify business opportunities, deliver financial markets solutions, execute client transactions, and develop new products.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with interbank counterparties, brokers, trading platforms, institutional clients, and corporate clients to identify new business opportunities and cross-sell financial market solutions.
• Lead client engagement throughout the relationship development process, from initial outreach and needs assessment through proposal development, negotiation, and client onboarding, working closely with Relationship Management and Trading teams.
• Participate in client visits and networking events, leveraging existing client relationships and networking opportunities to drive business development.
• Execute transactions for corporate clients and financial institutions, including pricing, trade execution, and confirmation across products such as FX Spot, Forward, Swap, Options, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), and Cross-Currency Swaps (CCS).
• Manage trading positions and exposures within established risk limits.
• Prepare daily and weekly market commentary and business performance reports for management and other stakeholders to support marketing and business development activities.
• Lead the development of new financial markets products, including FX and gold-related products.
• Maintain strong relationships with Head Office and internal trading centres, and collaborate across front-to-back functions to support smooth business operations.
• Ensure the accuracy of trading data and analyze the business performance of client-driven transactions.
• Ensure all trading activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Mentor and supervise junior traders and contribute to the overall performance of the trading desk.
• Perform other duties and support additional initiatives as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

• Academic background in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related discipline.
• Strong financial markets knowledge with the ability to understand market mechanisms, financial products, related indices, and data.
• Strong analytical and logical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret market and business information.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with corporate clients, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong business development mindset with a focus on identifying opportunities and supporting business growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Relationship Management, Trading, and other front-to-back functions.
• Strong discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to consistently follow business policies, procedures, and risk requirements.
• Strong planning, organization, adaptability, teamwork, and customer focus.

Bank of China (Canada) is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Accommodation: Bank of China (Canada) is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please contact the HR team, and we will be happy to assist.