BMO is currently sourcing for a Product Business Analyst - Post Trade . This is a hybrid contract role in a flexible location (hybrid model) with the possibility of extension and conversion to full-time employment.
Role Overview: This role supports the enhancement and development of BMO's Post Trade Technology Platform within Global Markets. The Product Business Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to define, prioritize, and deliver solutions that improve post trade lifecycle management, risk controls, and operational efficiency across Equities, Options, Futures, and Fixed Income post - trade operations.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the product vision and roadmap for Post Trade platforms aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee end-to-end product management including planning, prioritization, delivery, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, compliance, and technology teams to gather requirements and prioritize features.
- Translate business needs into actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
- Manage backlog and ensure timely delivery of product enhancements and solutions.
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline trade capture, allocation, confirmation, and settlement processes.
- Partner with vendor engineering teams to deliver scalable and resilient post - trade solutions supporting operational efficiency.
Must-Have Skills: - 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, Middle Office, Operations, or Post Trade Technology within Capital Markets.
- Deep knowledge of post - trade workflows, trade lifecycle systems, and FIX protocol.
- Experience with Equities, Options, Futures, and Fixed Income products and post - trade processes including allocations, confirmations, trade matching, and settlement.
- Proficiency with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Basic scripting knowledge for data mapping.
- Experience delivering technology solutions supporting post - trade workflows.
- Demonstrated commitment with 24+ months tenure at major financial institutions.
Nice to Have Skills: - Experience with cloud-based platforms and data analytics tools.
- Prior experience building or enhancing Middle Office technology platforms.
- Understanding of settlement functions for Equities (DTCC, CDS), Fixed Income (FED, BONY, DTCC, CDS), Options (OCC, CDCC), and Futures (GMI).
- Knowledge of Back Office settlement interfaces such as BPS, ICI, Gloss.
- Familiarity with SWIFT MT (MT5xx) message mapping.
Ideal Candidate: - Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple business and technology teams.
- Experience driving process optimization and automation in post - trade operations.
- Strong understanding of risk controls and compliance requirements in post - trade environments.
- Track record of delivering scalable technology solutions in a fast-paced capital markets setting.
