BMO U.S. · 16 hours ago
Catalyst Analyst - Global Markets, New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$110K/yr - $110K/yr
0+ years expBMO U.S. is seeking a Global Markets Analyst as part of their Catalyst Program, which offers hands-on exposure to the dynamic environment of Global Markets. This role involves rotating across multiple business lines, contributing to client-focused projects, and preparing candidates for long-term careers in sales, trading, and market analysis.
Banking
Responsibilities
Market Exposure: Participate in real-time sales and trading activities alongside senior team members. Support analysis of market trends, contribute to pricing and risk discussions, and develop a strong understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and client objectives
Client Interaction Support: Prepare materials for client meetings—including market updates, data analysis, and customized insights. Coordinate meeting logistics and follow-ups, contribute to proposals and pitch materials, and help deliver clear, value‑added communication to clients
Desk Collaboration: Integrate fully into rotating desks to support day‑to‑day business needs. Responsibilities may include market data capture and visualization, spreadsheet or dashboard development, trade idea generation, portfolio or client research, and collaboration with Sales, Trading, Strategy, and Research. Shadow senior professionals to deepen product and market knowledge
Development & Training: Participate in structured training on market products, trading concepts, analytics, and client engagement. Build technical skills (Excel, data analysis, modeling) and soft skills (communication, problem‑solving) to prepare for permanent placement opportunities after each rotation
Strategic & Analytical Projects: Contribute to projects that improve business efficiency, enhance reporting or analytics, or support technology and process improvements. Apply quantitative skills to develop insights, solve problems, and support strategic initiatives across Global Markets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, data science, or a related field
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills (e.g., probability, statistical inference); ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical journals, and legal documents to better serve client needs
Proven collaboration and teamwork skills; ability to build effective relationships and ensure alignment across internal/external stakeholders (Sales, Trading, Research, Marketing, Operations, Compliance)
High proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experience with data analysis and reporting; openness to learning required systems and models
Demonstrated interest in financial markets and willingness to rotate across business groups; ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment
Licensing: Commitment to obtaining SIE, Series 7 and 63 within the first six months
Preferred
Internship or up to 2 years of relevant experience is welcome; the program is designed to accelerate learning and market impact
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO U.S.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.
5001-10000 employees
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