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The Research Director is involved in the investment selection, due diligence and ongoing monitoring primarily of 3rd party hedge fund managers. The position primarily entails experience with hedge funds, including familiarity with managers across various strategies, an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners, broad understanding of financial markets, critical thinking as it relates to markets and investment solutions and may have direct client contact.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manager Research
  • Sourcing: Identify new hedge fund managers and investment strategies primarily through networking and industry events.
  • Initial Evaluation: Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on prospective funds, including assessing investment strategy, team, risk management, and performance analytics.
  • Ongoing Monitoring: 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 hedge fund platform, maximize usage and provide written and verbal communications.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Continual attention to detail, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• 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.
• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

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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

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