Vice President, Commodities Development

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Commodities trading technology platforms, including electronic execution, RFQ workflows, OMS, and real-time pricing
• Define and evolve technical strategy using low-latency, event-driven architecture
• Drive adoption of microservices, streaming, and resilient design patterns across pricing and execution flows
• Lead multi-year technology initiatives such as OMS modernization and venue onboarding
• Translate trading and product requirements into clear technical designs and delivery plans
• Manage real-time integrations with trading venues, market data sources, and risk systems
• Support production stability through root-cause analysis and close partnership with operations teams
• Communicate roadmaps, delivery plans, and strategic tradeoffs to senior business and technology leadership

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional core Java development experience in Front-Office Commodities Trading
• Solid understanding of commodities markets (Energy, Metals, Agriculture, Environmental Products) and trading workflows
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in high-stakes trading environments
• Hands-on experience with real-time systems and performance optimization
• Experience owning production systems with direct impact on traders
• Strong JUnit testing skills and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

BMO is a leading North American bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. With more than 12 million customers, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services across Canada, the United States, and globally.