Senior Manager, Structural Market Risk

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Supports the research and development of quantitative risk modeling methodologies and related strategies in support of managing structural market risks arising from business/group portfolios and products. Develops and implements models to ensure market risk in banking products are properly measured and support effective risk management practices. Works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure market risks are properly identified and understood with supporting models and strategies successfully implemented. Area of focus will be bank products with a contractual maturity and embedded optionality.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of structural market risk (SMR) models (e.g. valuation of embedded product options, customer behavioral models, Earnings at Risk and economic valuation methodologies, etc.)
  • Liaise with lines of business and product owners to develop a full understanding of the terms and conditions of an existing or new product offering, including optionality provided to the customer, and customer behavior related to the optionality
  • Collaborate with other Corporate Treasury teams in the review and design of behavioral models to ensure they can be implemented efficiently in QRM across all relevant use cases (Structural Market Risk, Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) and Planning/Forecasting)
  • Coordinate model implementation and testing among QRM Architecture team, SMR Analytics & Reporting Production teams and model development team
  • Develop and maintain robust model and non-model assumption documentation
  • Provide robust documentation of testing and impact analyses to Market Risk and Model Risk oversight teams; lead responses to oversight teams’ review and challenge

• Oversee back-testing, stress-testing and benchmarking to ensure the on-going effectiveness of structural market risk models, recommending changes as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with Bank Policies and Standards regarding financial models
• Oversee and participate in the quantitative development and periodic review of structural market risk non-model assumptions that drive valuation and earnings estimates
• Participate in projects related to ongoing enhancement and optimization of the structural market risk measurement, reporting and risk management processes, including hedging strategies
• Lead responses to recommended improvements in models and non-model assumptions, as well as related structural market risk processes, from Market Risk, Model Risk, Internal or External Audit and regulators
• Provide structural market risk advice on FTP policies to ensure appropriate risk-adjusted product pricing on retail and commercial products
  • Develop quantitative analyses and/or processes that support components of the FTP rates and charges passed to the lines of business such as option costs and product prepayment rates and weighted average lives, etc.
  • Ensure alignment of assumptions and practices among core elements of Corporate Treasury Asset Liability Management: structural market risk, FTP and hedging strategies

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Leads the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analyzing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
• Develops analytical solutions, models and methodologies used to manage risks related to the Bank’s portfolios and products (e.g. valuations; hedging strategies, customer behavior models, performance measurement, etc.)
• Monitors the financial market environment and model performance impacts.
• Ensures compliance with model risk and market risk governance.
• Researches industry best practices with respect to structural market risk modeling and methodology.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select data from internal and external sources e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Asset Liability Management or Market Risk Management with a focus on Interest Rate Risk
• Strong in-depth experience using the QRM Asset Liability Management Framework or similar software
• Previous experience implementing behavioral models in the QRM Framework or similar software
• Previous experience in fixed income, derivatives or loan valuation, including instruments with embedded options
• Strong knowledge of Funds Transfer Pricing best practices for bank products with embedded optionality
• Strong understanding of loan prepayment modelling and cash flow waterfalls from structured mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities
• Strong knowledge of stochastic rate path valuation concepts
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designation in Finance or Risk management preferred.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, or other quantitative disciplines and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, SQL, VBA and Python.
• Working experience in a Finance environment with exposure to one or more of the following: Risk management, financial market products and pricing, Balance Sheet / Asset Liability management.
• In-depth knowledge of quantitative modelling including understanding of statistics, risk and financial metrics.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

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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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