Vice President, Commodities Development

BMO

New York, NY, US
Base: $112,200.00 - $209,000.00; bonus/equity: may...
5+ years core java development experience
Front-office commodities trading technology solutions
Leading engineering teams in high-stakes environments
The role is responsible for designing, delivering, and operating the trading systems that support Commodities desks across Energy, Metals, Agriculture, and Environmental Products

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for designing, delivering, and operating the trading systems that support Commodities desks across Energy, Metals, Agriculture, and Environmental Products.
  • Candidates must lead multi-year technology initiatives such as OMS modernization and lifecycle automation while ensuring production stability and strategic evolution.
  • BMO offers a comprehensive total compensation package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for designing, delivering, and operating the trading systems that support Commodities desks across Energy, Metals, Agriculture, and Environmental Products.

Salary

Base: $112,200.00 - $209,000.00; Bonus/Equity: May include commission structure and performance-based incentives; Benefits: Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years core Java development experience
  • Front-Office Commodities Trading Technology solutions
  • Leading engineering teams in high-stakes environments
  • Real-time system performance optimization
  • Microservices and event-driven architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Eager to ask questions and explain ideas clearly
  • Collaborative team skills with operations support
  • Interest in automation and electronic execution

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of professional core Java development experience
  • Solid understanding of commodities markets structure and workflows
  • Proven experience owning production systems with direct trader impact

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