Senior Associate/Vice President-Liquidity, Optimization & Balance Sheet Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Application Deadline:
05/29/2026
Address:
100 King Street West
Job Family Group:
Finance & Accounting
The Capital Markets Treasury team is seeking a highly driven, analytically individual to join its Liquidity, Optimization & Balance Sheet Management function. This role is responsible for the oversight, analysis, and optimization of liquidity and funding across BMO Capital Markets, ensuring effective balance sheet deployment under evolving regulatory, risk, and business constraints. The position operates at the intersection of Treasury, Global Markets, and Risk, with a mandate spanning both day-to-day liquidity risk management and longer-term strategic balance sheet optimization.
In addition to core risk oversight, the role plays a key part in shaping how liquidity and balance sheet resources are allocated across business activities. The role is both strategic and execution-oriented, requiring hands-on engagement in data analysis, model development, and reporting infrastructure, alongside leadership in optimization initiatives, stress testing frameworks, and regulatory deliverables. The successful candidate will also partner closely with Technology and Operations to enhance data pipelines, reporting automation, and analytical capabilities supporting Capital Markets Treasury. This position provides significant exposure to senior leadership and offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, contribute to enterprise stress testing and recovery planning, and drive continuous improvement in liquidity risk management and balance sheet efficiency within a complex Capital Markets environment.
Key Accountabilities:
- Accountable for the oversight of Capital Markets liquidity and funding risk management, including funding and collateral usage, liability diversification, and key regulatory metrics (e.g., LCR, NSFR) .
- Produce and oversee timely, accurate management information and analysis to support oversight of funding activity and balance sheet usage.
- Build, maintain, and enhance balance sheet and liquidity forecasting frameworks to support Capital Markets planning and strategic decision-making.
- Participate in new product initiatives reviews for Capital Markets and provide analysis ensuring impacts to funding profiles, liquidity limits, and model assumptions are identified and documented.
- Act as a key liaison for liquidity and funding policy interpretation (including LAR), ensuring consistency, transparency, and proper documentation.
- Manage Global Markets forecasts and assess marginal trade impacts on liquidity metrics and constraints, providing actionable guidance to business partners.
- Partner with Technology and Operations to design, implement, and enhance analytical models, reporting infrastructure, and data pipelines supporting liquidity oversight.
- Lead and contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing Capital Markets performance under binding balance sheet constraints (e.g., liquidity, leverage, capital).
- Drive liquidity and funding optimization initiatives, including return-on-balance-sheet analysis and trade-off assessment across regulatory and economic constraints.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of Global Markets liquidity stress testing scenarios; ensure alignment to enterprise frameworks
- Coordinate stress testing outputs across Treasury and Risk partners, ensuring results are explainable, repeatable, and auditable.
- Produce crisis-management / contingency reporting packs to support management with quarterly annual review and updates
- Deliver ad hoc analysis on balance sheet impacts under various capital, liquidity, and funding scenarios, and translate insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Knowledge:
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8+ years’ experience, with exposure to one or more of the following: Treasury/ Liquidity and Funding Management, Capital Markets, Stress Testing, Financial/ Regulatory Reporting , Balance sheet analytics ,Business Process improvement
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Experience and understanding of liquidity and funding principles, market and credit risk management practices, financial instruments, Global Markets operations and strong Capital Markets product knowledge
-
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; CPA, MBA, or CFA (or comparable).
-
Understanding of financial markets and banking & broker/dealer regulatory environments.
-
In-depth familiarity of trading system output data.
-
Strong analytical and data management skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SQL, VBA , Python, and Power BI.
-
Experience working with trading system data and building scalable reporting, dashboards, and controlled data pipelines.
-
Understanding of international best practices in capital, liquidity and funding management, and process improvement.
-
Experience and understanding of liquidity and funding principles, market and credit risk management practices, funds transfer pricing principles, financial instruments, and Trading Products operations;
Skills:
- Ability to understand and analyze complex financial products and transactions including derivatives, secured financing transactions, fixed income, loan origination facilities, and collateralization in these transactions
- Ability to assist in development of analytical models and decompose complex transactions into their balance sheet elements.
- Advanced data management and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize insights from large, complex datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and data management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail, supported by a disciplined approach to processes, controls, and continuous improvement.
- Strong influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across business, risk, and technology functions.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a strong internal client focus and ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
- Strong process improvement and change management capabilities, with a focus on scalability, control, and efficiency.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate insights into clear, impactful materials for senior stakeholders and drive change through scalable process and transformation initiatives
Salary :
$82,800.00 - $154,800.00
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
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About BMO
At BMO, banking is our personal commitment to helping people at every stage of their financial lives.
The truth is, people’s needs change: so we change too. But we never change who we are. Which means we’ll never waiver from providing our customers the best possible banking experience in the industry.
Our incredible team of over 46,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg. You should get to know us. We’re here to help.
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Senior Associate/Vice President-Liquidity, Optimization & Balance Sheet Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Application Deadline:
05/29/2026
Address:
100 King Street West
Job Family Group:
Finance & Accounting
The Capital Markets Treasury team is seeking a highly driven, analytically individual to join its Liquidity, Optimization & Balance Sheet Management function. This role is responsible for the oversight, analysis, and optimization of liquidity and funding across BMO Capital Markets, ensuring effective balance sheet deployment under evolving regulatory, risk, and business constraints. The position operates at the intersection of Treasury, Global Markets, and Risk, with a mandate spanning both day-to-day liquidity risk management and longer-term strategic balance sheet optimization.
In addition to core risk oversight, the role plays a key part in shaping how liquidity and balance sheet resources are allocated across business activities. The role is both strategic and execution-oriented, requiring hands-on engagement in data analysis, model development, and reporting infrastructure, alongside leadership in optimization initiatives, stress testing frameworks, and regulatory deliverables. The successful candidate will also partner closely with Technology and Operations to enhance data pipelines, reporting automation, and analytical capabilities supporting Capital Markets Treasury. This position provides significant exposure to senior leadership and offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, contribute to enterprise stress testing and recovery planning, and drive continuous improvement in liquidity risk management and balance sheet efficiency within a complex Capital Markets environment.
Key Accountabilities:
- Accountable for the oversight of Capital Markets liquidity and funding risk management, including funding and collateral usage, liability diversification, and key regulatory metrics (e.g., LCR, NSFR) .
- Produce and oversee timely, accurate management information and analysis to support oversight of funding activity and balance sheet usage.
- Build, maintain, and enhance balance sheet and liquidity forecasting frameworks to support Capital Markets planning and strategic decision-making.
- Participate in new product initiatives reviews for Capital Markets and provide analysis ensuring impacts to funding profiles, liquidity limits, and model assumptions are identified and documented.
- Act as a key liaison for liquidity and funding policy interpretation (including LAR), ensuring consistency, transparency, and proper documentation.
- Manage Global Markets forecasts and assess marginal trade impacts on liquidity metrics and constraints, providing actionable guidance to business partners.
- Partner with Technology and Operations to design, implement, and enhance analytical models, reporting infrastructure, and data pipelines supporting liquidity oversight.
- Lead and contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing Capital Markets performance under binding balance sheet constraints (e.g., liquidity, leverage, capital).
- Drive liquidity and funding optimization initiatives, including return-on-balance-sheet analysis and trade-off assessment across regulatory and economic constraints.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of Global Markets liquidity stress testing scenarios; ensure alignment to enterprise frameworks
- Coordinate stress testing outputs across Treasury and Risk partners, ensuring results are explainable, repeatable, and auditable.
- Produce crisis-management / contingency reporting packs to support management with quarterly annual review and updates
- Deliver ad hoc analysis on balance sheet impacts under various capital, liquidity, and funding scenarios, and translate insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Knowledge:
-
8+ years’ experience, with exposure to one or more of the following: Treasury/ Liquidity and Funding Management, Capital Markets, Stress Testing, Financial/ Regulatory Reporting , Balance sheet analytics ,Business Process improvement
-
Experience and understanding of liquidity and funding principles, market and credit risk management practices, financial instruments, Global Markets operations and strong Capital Markets product knowledge
-
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; CPA, MBA, or CFA (or comparable).
-
Understanding of financial markets and banking & broker/dealer regulatory environments.
-
In-depth familiarity of trading system output data.
-
Strong analytical and data management skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SQL, VBA , Python, and Power BI.
-
Experience working with trading system data and building scalable reporting, dashboards, and controlled data pipelines.
-
Understanding of international best practices in capital, liquidity and funding management, and process improvement.
-
Experience and understanding of liquidity and funding principles, market and credit risk management practices, funds transfer pricing principles, financial instruments, and Trading Products operations;
Skills:
- Ability to understand and analyze complex financial products and transactions including derivatives, secured financing transactions, fixed income, loan origination facilities, and collateralization in these transactions
- Ability to assist in development of analytical models and decompose complex transactions into their balance sheet elements.
- Advanced data management and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize insights from large, complex datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and data management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail, supported by a disciplined approach to processes, controls, and continuous improvement.
- Strong influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across business, risk, and technology functions.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a strong internal client focus and ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
- Strong process improvement and change management capabilities, with a focus on scalability, control, and efficiency.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate insights into clear, impactful materials for senior stakeholders and drive change through scalable process and transformation initiatives
Salary :
$82,800.00 - $154,800.00
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate/Vice President jobs in Toronto, ON
About BMO
At BMO, banking is our personal commitment to helping people at every stage of their financial lives.
The truth is, people’s needs change: so we change too. But we never change who we are. Which means we’ll never waiver from providing our customers the best possible banking experience in the industry.
Our incredible team of over 46,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg. You should get to know us. We’re here to help.
Our social media terms of use: https://www.bmo.com/socialmediatermsofuse