FICC Interest Rate Derivatives Trade Desk Specialist

BMO; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced FICC Trade Support professional in the United States. The role covers execution of on-desk trade support, accuracy in booking and validating trades, and reconciliation tasks across USD Swaps, Inflation Swaps, Futures, and Bonds, while aligning with regulatory and policy standards.

You'll work closely with Capital Markets Trading Products, Product Operations, and other stakeholders to manage risk, improve processes, and deliver reliable client service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business related experience in the financial services industry.
• University Degree/College Diploma in related discipline.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of a range of Financial Products including: Interest Rate Derivatives, US Treasuries, Futures, etc.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets and Regulatory oversight bodies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines independently or in a team-based environment.
• Strong investigation and problem solving skills and attention to details.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking and sound judgement when making decisions.
• Good organizational skills, highly motivated and adaptable to a changing business environment.
• Good understanding of business unit’s risk and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of internal business partner’s business, services and organization.
• Knowledge of departmental systems and applications supporting a range of Financial Products.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel.
• AI experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• A. Product & Process Accountable for the execution of assigned on-desk trade support activities in a timely, accurate and efficient basis.
• B. Risk & Control Identify potential risk situations within the scope of FICC Trade Support activities, escalating to management as required.
• C. Business Performance Management Identify opportunities to improve the operational effectiveness of assigned day-to-day FICC Trade Support activities.

Skills

Financial services experience

Communication skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

University degree / college diploma

Tools

Markitwire

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced FICC Trade Support professional in the United States. The role covers execution of on-desk trade support, accuracy in booking and validating trades, and reconciliation tasks across USD Swaps, Inflation Swaps, Futures, and Bonds, while aligning with regulatory and policy standards.

You'll work closely with Capital Markets Trading Products, Product Operations, and other stakeholders to manage risk, improve processes, and deliver reliable client service