Vice President, Agricultural Commodities Trading – Soft Commodities

BMO Financial Group

New York, NY, US
Base: $260,000; bonus/equity: performance-based in...
5+ years managing agricultural commodity derivatives
Expertise in soft commodities trading
Experience structuring inventory financing transactions
This role offers the unique opportunity to help launch the Agricultural Commodities business in North America with a focus on Soft Commodities

Job Summary

  • This role offers the unique opportunity to help launch the Agricultural Commodities business in North America with a focus on Soft Commodities.
  • The successful candidate will actively manage non-linear and linear risk while providing fundamental insight to BMO's corporate and investor client base.
  • BMO offers a comprehensive total compensation package including performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, health insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Matching Summary

This role offers the unique opportunity to help launch the Agricultural Commodities business in North America with a focus on Soft Commodities.

Salary

Base: $260,000; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses included; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident/life insurance, retirement savings

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years managing agricultural commodity derivatives
  • Expertise in soft commodities trading
  • Experience structuring inventory financing transactions
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, VBA, and Bloomberg
  • Ability to develop fundamental supply/demand models

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in livestock or dairy markets
  • Collaboration with engineering teams for tool design
  • Passion for market-making and client-facing roles
  • Creative and insightful problem-solving approach

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Agricultural Commodity Derivatives
  • Minimum 5 years experience in inventory financing transactions
  • Strong proficiency in financial computer applications
  • Proven track record as a soft commodities trader

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