Senior Analyst, BMO Global Asset Management

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Ensures that funds are properly valued and accounted for via accurate measurement of securities prices and/or positions. Prepares, creates, builds and maintains valuation models for private companies. Monitors, uploads, and and effectively coordinates with custodian banks, prime brokers, internal teams and other service providers to price all securities.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Builds and maintains valuation models for private companies.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations to validate valuation for new products.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Assists with implementation of new security types and special projects
• Assists with system testing for any changes.
• Reviews and processes transactions related to dividends, interest, corporate actions and trades instructed by traders/portfolio managers.
• Reconciles and reviews trades, cash transactions and securities positions.
• Accurately compiles account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reports.
• Reconciles bank statements on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis and communicates cash/trade/position outages with internal and external stakeholders; resolves outstanding fund accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Reviews prices variance threshold and escalates any issues.
• Assists with tax compliance reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of audit reports, financial statements and tax distribution calculation.
• Prepares final daily/weekly/monthly NAV’s within set client reporting deadlines.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical proficiency in building and maintaining valuation models.
• Growing understanding of the functional area and the options, swaps, equity, fixed income markets.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Technical proficiency in Bloomberg, Reuters, ITG, Excel.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & presentation skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.
• CFA designation or equivalent.

NOTE: Position Hours will be: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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

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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/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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