BMO is currently sourcing for a Technical Specialist - Application Support Analyst - Intermediate to support the Trade Servicing team. This is a hybrid contract role in Toronto (2 days in office per week).Role Overview:The Technical Specialist will provide desk support services for the Global Structured Products trading desks, focusing on pre and post-execution events. The role involves ensuring accurate trade bookings, managing downstream feeds, and acting as a liaison between the trading desk and other stakeholders, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.Key Responsibilities:• Ensure accurate reflection of new trade bookings and amendments on trading platforms and lifecycle events.• Liaise with trading desks and bank stakeholders to ensure proper new product setups and downstream flows.• Act as a first line of defense to implement controls that mitigate operational risk.• Collaborate with IT to automate transaction workflows and create monitoring tools for trade activities.• Participate in system migration projects, conduct UAT testing, and assess trade impact on Market risk and P&L.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in positions, trades, and payments.• Complete end-of-day processes with thorough reconciliation checks.Must-Have Skills:• 1-3 years of experience in the financial services industry.• University Degree/College Diploma in a related discipline.• Knowledge of Vanilla and Exotic derivative products such as Structured Notes, Equities, and Interest Rate Derivatives.• Familiarity with tools like TraderEH, SwapOne, Imagine, Calypso, and Bloomberg.• Strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory oversight.• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.Nice to Have Skills:• Project and testing experience related to onboarding trading platforms.• Experience in business performance management within trade support.Ideal Candidate:• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making.• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in both independent and team environments.• Exhibits excellent communication and problem-solving skills.• Highly motivated and adaptive to changing business environments.
