VP / Director, Agency MBS Trading

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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

The VP or Director (depending on experience and qualifications) in the Agency MBS trading desk to trade, and manage risk / client flows.

BMO is the 8th-largest North American bank. With significant balance sheet and one of the largest Structured products institutional salesforces on the street, BMO is an industry leader in the space and is continuing to grow. BMO is currently the top issuer of Agency CMOs.

• Trade and market Agency MBS – either structured (Agency CMO/CMBS) or flow (TBA/Spec pools)

• Very good understanding of Mortgage cashflows, prepayments and prepay models.

• Connect with clients and via salespeople to market trade ideas and bring inquiry to the trading desk.  

• Offer and trade positions from inventory and generate secondary flows.

• Generate trade ideas on Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) and MBS related instruments. Analyze securities from both a structural and prepayment perspective.

• Help with managing risk on trading desk positions: MBS, MBS TBA, CMOs, Swaps, Swaptions, Treasuries, Treasury Futures, Options, etc.

• Collaboration & team skills - Ability to work well with the BMO salesforce, other BMO traders, and BMO clients.

• Thrive in the fast paced and intense work environment of a top trading desk.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Agency MBS Trading (could be TBA/Specified pools/CMOs) or Research.

• Series 7 and 63 licenses would be required.

• Experience with Intex Dealmaker/Bloomberg/Yieldbook/CMO structuring tools is preferred.

• Knowledge and experience with CMO IO/Inverse IOs is a plus.

• Experience with Excel and VBA is preferred.

• Strong quantitative analysis, technology and financial analysis skills.

• Risk management skills, fundamental analysis skills and leadership abilities.

• Degree in Mathematics, Finance, or related area.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, data driven decision making.

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VP - $250,000 USD

Director - $275,000 USD

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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

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