VP, Strategy & Business Management, Equity Derivatives

BMO Capital Markets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets is seeking a Vice President, Strategy & Business Management to support GED’s growth and operational effectiveness. You will partner with the MD to shape and execute strategy, translate priorities into actionable plans, and prepare clear board materials.

You will lead performance management, provide analysis to senior leaders, and drive strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, coordinating across Sales, Trading, Finance, Risk, IT, Legal, Compliance, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute GED’s strategic agenda, translating priorities into actionable plans and governance.
• Prepare board, management committee, and executive materials with insights on financial, operational, risk, and strategy.
• Support financial performance management via P&L reviews, revenue/expense analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and business cases.
• Provide analysis, challenge, and execution support to senior leaders on priorities, investments, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead strategic, regulatory, operational, and technology initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate front-office requirements to support growth initiatives and new product launches.
• Improve client experience, data quality, controls, workflow efficiency, and resilience through automation and analytics.
• Provide transparent reporting on initiative status, financial commitments, risks, decisions, and actions.
• Develop and maintain management reporting on financial and operating performance, trends, and risk indicators.
• Act as liaison between front office and enabling functions to resolve issues affecting clients and trading activity.
• Track risks and ensure remediation and closure of action plans across governance, risk and controls.

Skills

Capital Markets experience

Equity derivatives knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Excel & PowerPoint proficiency

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related

MBA, CFA, CPA, CA or equivalent (asset)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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

Mandate

BMO Capital Markets is seeking a Vice President, Strategy & Business Management to support the continued growth, performance, and operational effectiveness of the Global Equity Derivatives (GED) business.

Key Accountabilities

Strategy, Performance Management & Executive Support

• Partner with the Managing Director to shape and execute GED’s strategic agenda, translating enterprise and business priorities into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and effective governance.
• Prepare board, management committee, business review, and executive materials that synthesize financial, operational, risk, and strategic information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Support financial performance management through P&L reviews, revenue and expense analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, business cases, and performance commentary.
• Provide analysis, constructive challenge, and execution support to senior leaders on strategic priorities, investment decisions, risks, and opportunities.

Business Execution & Transformation

• Lead strategic, regulatory, operational, and technology initiatives from planning through implementation, establishing clear objectives, milestones, dependencies, accountabilities, and measures of success.
• Support growth initiatives and new product launches by coordinating front-office requirements and aligning stakeholders across enabling functions.
• Improve scalability, client experience, data quality, controls, workflow efficiency, and operational resilience through automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, and process redesign.
• Provide transparent reporting on initiative status, financial commitments, risks, decisions, and actions required from management.

Business Intelligence & Management Reporting

• Develop and maintain management reporting on financial and operating performance, business activity, service levels, risk indicators, and franchise priorities.
• Analyze trends and performance drivers, identifying emerging risks and opportunities to support timely decisions.

Business Management & Operational Excellence

• Serve as a liaison between the front office and enabling functions to resolve issues affecting clients, trading activity, revenue generation, or risk management.
• Partner across Sales, Trading, Structuring, Finance, Risk, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Client Onboarding, and Product Control to improve processes and execution across the trade lifecycle.
• Use operational metrics and exception reporting to identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and opportunities to improve the client and employee experience.

Governance, Risk & Controls

• Support the global business’s governance and control framework, including risk assessments, control reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations, as applicable.
• Track and elevate operational, regulatory, conduct, and reputational risks, coordinating remediation and monitoring action plans through closure.
• Maintain clear documentation of business processes, controls, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, CA, or an equivalent professional designation is considered an asset.

Experience And Required Skills

• 5-8+ years of experience in Capital Markets, Global Markets, Business Management, Finance, Product Control, Operations, or a related function.
• Understanding of equity derivatives, structured products, listed options, convertibles, preferred securities, or exchange-traded products.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong commercial mindset and the ability to connect strategy, financial performance, risk, and execution.
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and business case development capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and elevate issues effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with management reporting, data visualization, and analytics tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex topics for senior audiences.

Salary

Please note the base salary for this role is $260,000 USD

Pay Type

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.

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