Vice President, AI Engineer

Vice President, AI Engineer

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BMO

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full‑service North American‑based financial services provider with over 2,700 professionals worldwide.

About The Role We are seeking a talented AI Engineer to join our Data Cognition Team at BMO Capital Markets. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced AI solutions with a focus on Agentic AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs). You will work on applied science and engineering aspects of AI, building scalable, secure, and high‑performing systems that deliver value across Investment Banking and Global Markets.

Our Team The Data Cognition Team (DCT) at BMO Capital Markets delivers a scalable, customizable, and sustainable suite of AI‑enabled products for multiple business units. We leverage cutting‑edge AI research and technologies to solve complex business challenges and drive strategic transformation across Investment Banking, Global Markets, and other divisions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Agentic AI and Generative AI solutions, including multi‑agent systems for collaborative decision‑making.

Implement distributed compute solutions for AI workloads, optimizing performance and scalability.

Architect and deploy microservice‑based AI systems using containerization and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.

Integrate AI‑driven data quality techniques and privacy‑preserving technologies into solution designs.

Apply cybersecurity principles to ensure secure AI deployments, particularly for Agentic and Generative AI systems.

Optimize inference pipelines and parallelize processing to reduce latency and improve system performance.

Develop observability and monitoring solutions for AI models and systems, ensuring reliability and compliance.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into AI‑driven solutions.

Stay current with emerging AI research, tools, and best practices to continuously improve capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.

Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Deep understanding of LLM architectures and applied generative AI techniques.

Familiarity with Agentic AI tools and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Langfuse, LangGraph, Milvus).

Experience with distributed computing, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure management.

Knowledge of reinforcement learning and multi‑agent systems.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with an engineering mindset.

Excellent communication skills for collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Financial domain knowledge: investment banking concepts, trading strategies, and financial data formats.

Certifications in AI engineering, cloud platforms, or cybersecurity.

Experience with privacy‑preserving AI techniques and Responsible AI frameworks.

What We Offer Join our team at BMO Capital Markets and contribute to solving complex challenges in investment banking and global markets using cutting‑edge AI technologies. We offer opportunities for professional growth, access to advanced tools, and the chance to make a significant impact on critical business operations. Apply today with your resume, highlighting your experience in AI engineering and finance.

Salary Base salary: $120,000‑$150,000 CAD (subject to negotiation and candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements). Salaries will vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaried. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. Additional benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For more details, visit the Benefits page.

About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities, and our people, and transform lives and businesses while powering economic growth worldwide.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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