{
  "id": 1669734,
  "title": "BMO seeks hedge fund research director to oversee manager selection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/bmo-seeks-hedge-fund-research-director-to-oversee-manager-selection",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:05:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hedgeweek",
    "slug": "hedgeweek",
    "url": "https://www.hedgeweek.com/bmo-seeks-hedge-fund-research-director-to-oversee-manager-selection/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BMO Financial Group is seeking a research director to oversee the selection and due diligence of third-party hedge fund managers, according to CityWire. The successful candidate will be based within BMO Wealth Management and play a crucial role in shaping the firm's hedge fund platform strategy. They will be responsible for identifying potential managers and investment strategies for inclusion, conducting thorough qualitative and quantitative assessments of prospective funds, and monitoring existing managers to ensure alignment with stated strategies and risk parameters. In addition to manager research, the role will involve client-facing activities, including contributing to portfolio construction and strategy discussions, participating in client meetings, and collaborating with colleagues to develop and promote BMO's hedge fund offering. This search comes as BMO continues to expand its alternatives investment offerings, currently managing approximately $1.08tn in assets.",
  "summary": "BMO Financial Group is expanding its hedge fund capabilities with a search for a research director who will take responsibility for manager selection and due diligence across its third-party hedge fund platform, according to a report by CityWire.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}