C++ Quant Developer

BMO Capital Markets Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets Corp. is seeking a skilled C++ developer to join its Fixed Income electronic/quant trading platform team in New York. You will work on high-performance components used for automated quoting, execution and risk management in close collaboration with traders and quants.

The role emphasizes building scalable infrastructure, contributing to core frameworks, and expanding the quant library across a fast-paced trading floor. Strong Linux experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing high-performance C++ software.
• Experience working on trading systems and Linux.
• Degree in a technical or quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Build high-performance software for fixed-income trading platforms.
• Contribute to automated quoting, execution and risk management systems.
• Develop foundational frameworks and quant libraries in close collaboration with traders and quants.

Skills

C++

Trading systems

Linux

Education

Technical or quantitative degree

Tools

Python

Quant libraries

Networking fundamentals

Job description

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

BMO Global Markets is transforming its Fixed Income electronic and quantitative trading platform. We are looking for builders who are passionate about high performance technology and are comfortable working in small, focused teams on high visibility projects. You will work on complex engineering problems in a close relationship with traders and quants. Your responsibilities will span a variety of applications including automated quoting, execution and risk management. You will also contribute to the foundational frameworks and the quant library.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing high-performance software in C++
• Experience working on trading systems
• Experience working with Linux
• A degree in a technical or quantitative field

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of Rates pricing and risk
• Experience building or working with quant libraries
• Understanding of network fundamentals and transactional technologies
• Python

Salary

Please note the base salary for this role at VP level is $260,000 USD.

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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.