Senior Associate, Capital Markets Payments and Securities Operations

BMO U.S.

Senior Associate supporting Capital Markets transactions and operational processes for BMO. Ensuring compliance and accurate settlement of securities, derivatives, and foreign exchange transactions.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$38,500 - CA$71,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides support and delivers specific operational processes to ensure timely and accurate settlement of Security, Derivative, Foreign Exchange and Money Market transactions executed globally
Confirms that activity is accurately recorded in the bank's book of records
Specific operational processes include pre and post settlement support related to account opening, confirmation, cash management, margin, and collateralization
Provides support for specialized operations - Asset Servicing, Correspondent Banking Services, and the Wire Payment Operations hub for the bank
Ensures compliance with all regulatory topics and reporting requirements related to the products and processes it supports
Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards
Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities
May function as a problem-solving resource for more junior staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically between 2 - 3 years of relevant experience
Post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge and experience using relevant systems and technology – Good
Knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes and controls – Good
Knowledge of the risk and regulatory requirements of the business – Good
Prioritization skills – Good
Customer service skills – Good
PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Good
Specialized knowledge
Verbal & written communication skills - Good
Organization skills - Good
Collaboration & team skills - Good
Analytical and problem solving skills - Good
Fluency in French and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational processessettlementcash managementmargincollateralizationdata formattingreportingchange managementproblem solvingrisk and regulatory requirements

Soft Skills

prioritizationcustomer serviceverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizationcollaborationteamworkanalytical skillsproblem solving