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About the Role

The Research Director is involved in investment selection, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of 3rd party hedge fund managers. This role requires experience with hedge funds, familiarity with various strategies, relationship-building skills, a broad understanding of financial markets, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Identify new hedge fund managers and investment strategies through networking and industry events.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on prospective funds, assessing strategy, team, risk management, and performance.
• Monitor existing hedge fund managers to ensure investment strategies remain consistent and risks are within expectations.
• Assist with client portfolios and participate in client meetings.
• Collaborate with internal partners to build the hedge fund platform, maximize usage, and provide communications.

Requirements

• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Must demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Requires continual attention to detail, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong preference for a graduate degree and/or CFA.

Skills

• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hedge fund experience
• Familiarity with managers across various strategies
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Broad understanding of financial markets
• Critical thinking
• Direct client contact may be required

Location

• 320 S Canal Street

Work Type

• Salaried
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Seven or more years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $96,200.00 - $179,400.00

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans

About the Company

• BMO Financial Group is driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life.
• We aim to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities, and our people.
• We transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world by working together, innovating, and pushing boundaries.
• As a member of the BMO team, you are valued, respected, and heard, with opportunities to grow and make an impact.
• We support employees with the tools and resources needed to reach new milestones.
• BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life.
• We are focused on building, investing, and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.
• We are proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families, and businesses.
• More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services.
• As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services to more than 12 million customers.
• In Canada, the United States, and across the globe, we continue to build, invest, and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.

Equal Opportunity

• BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
• We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
• We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.