Director, Commodities Trading Risk Strategy, Global Markets

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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 Director, Commodities Trading Risk Strategy, will lead first-line risk oversight for the Commodities Trading business, spanning energy, metals, carbon, and agricultural products. This role is embedded within Global Markets and plays a critical part in ensuring robust risk governance, strategic oversight, and control enhancement across the commodities platform.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to trading desks, providing expert guidance on market, credit, operational, and physical/logistics risks. This individual will drive innovation in risk analytics, reporting, and tooling, embedding a strong risk culture and ensuring alignment with the firm’s risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Risk Leadership: Define and execute the first-line risk strategy for Commodities Trading, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of key risks.
• Risk Analytics & Reporting: Lead the development of advanced risk reporting, analytics, and tools to enhance transparency and decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, technology, compliance, and second-line risk teams to strengthen governance and control frameworks.
• Advisory & Partnership: Serve as a senior risk partner to trading desks, advising on exposures, complex transactions, and new product initiatives.
• Innovation & Change Management: Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, leveraging technology and data to optimize risk oversight.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years in commodities risk management, trading, or related control functions within a global financial institution or global commodity merchant.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of physical and financial commodity markets, including logistics, delivery, and operational risk considerations.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and foster a strong risk culture.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities with a track record of driving strategic outcomes.

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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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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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