Associate, Corporate Banking

105-119-129 rue St-Jacques O MONTREAL Quebec,H2Y 1L6

Corporate Banking is an integral part of BMO Capital Markets’ Investment and Corporate Banking group which offers corporate, institutional and government clients a complete range of financial services, including lending, equity and debt capital raising, structured finance, M&A, treasury and market risk management services, research and institutional investing.

Corporate Banking is responsible for originating, analysing, recommending, negotiating, syndicating, closing, managing and monitoring the Bank's corporate loan portfolio, and also supports the credit requirements and cross selling efforts for other businesses including derivatives, foreign exchange, cash management, and trade finance.The Associate supports the analysis and structuring of corporate lending transactions, and coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships. Includes providing lending expertise for a variety of sectors, establishing credit facilities to support trading products business and facilitating credit approvals in support of Trade Finance products. Cross sells BMO products (e.g. FX / treasury products, cash management & corporate cards, commodities, investment management, securitization, leasing, Trade Finance products, etc.) to BMO Capital Markets clients.
- Develops written internal and external marketing pitch material.
- Supports deal teams in development, presentation, and winning mandates.
- Seeks to develop an understanding of client needs and outcomes.
- Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients.
- Provides analytical findings to deal teams.
- Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
- Researches and analyzes financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
- Performs complex financial modeling.
- Creates statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for client presentations.
- Completes due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships.
- Prepares industry compilations.
- Completes quality reports/analyses.
- Applies technical concepts and understands implication of work to client/transaction.
- Completes all required regulatory and compliance activity to meet KYC/AML standards
- Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models.
- Provides feedback on, and, supports continuous improvement opportunities.
- Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
- Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.
- Focus may be on a business/group.
- Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works mostly independently.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- Typically up to 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous commercial or corporate banking experience preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in business/accounting/economics/finance essential, with an outstanding academic achievement.
- Graduate degree, CFA or CPA preferred.
- A specific desire to work in corporate banking
- Has financial analysis training and experience.
- Excellent analytical skills. Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
- Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills in both French and English - In-depth.
- Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
- Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
- Influence skills - In-depth.
- Detail oriented.
- Highly motivated, fast learning and able to work with limited supervision and adapt to frequent market, systems, and process changes.
- Outgoing and personable; team player able to work effectively in small groups.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about the principles of finance and financial markets.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $115,000.00 to $120,000.00

You’re fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

**Salary**:
**Pay Type**:
Salaried

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