Specialist III-IC Investment Research

About the Role

The Research Director is involved in investment selection, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring primarily of third-party hedge fund managers. The position requires experience with hedge funds, including familiarity with managers across various strategies, the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners, a broad understanding of financial markets, and critical thinking related to markets and investment solutions. The role may include direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Manager Research & Sourcing:
  • Identify new hedge fund managers and investment strategies primarily through networking and industry events.
  • Perform initial evaluation through qualitative and quantitative analysis on prospective funds, including assessing investment strategy, team, risk management, and performance analytics.
  • Actively monitor existing hedge fund managers to ensure investment strategies remain consistent and risks are within expectations.
• Internal Support:
  • Assist with client portfolios and participate in client meetings as needed.
  • Work with internal partners to build the hedge fund platform, maximize usage, and provide written and verbal communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; seven or more years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for a graduate degree and/or CFA.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Skills

• Collaboration and team skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay

The salary range for this role is $96,200.00 - $179,400.00, paid as a salaried position. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications. For commission roles, the listed salary represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year. Part-time salaries will be pro-rated based on hours worked. Total compensation may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
• Other perks and rewards

For more details on benefits, visit BMO Total Rewards.