Director, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, BMO Capital Markets

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a seasoned professional for a senior role in Capital Markets focused on Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure. The role involves providing strategic insights, fostering client relationships, and leading transaction teams. The candidate should have over 7 years of relevant investment banking experience and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. BMO offers a competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment banking or 9+ years in finance sector.
• Strong preference for experience in power, utilities, and M&A.
• Ability to lead transaction teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic input as a trusted advisor to senior bankers.
• Create client pitch books for financial solutions.
• Conduct due diligence and analyze business models.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in finance or related field

Job description

Application Deadline:

06/26/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

Provides a combination of deep industry sector expertise, innovative thinking in a team-based approach and world class execution across a full suite of products to clients through an integrated Capital Markets platform using a sector ecosystem approach. Collaborates to generate creative, client-focused solutions to prospective and current clients in the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure segment.

• Works with senior bankers to provide strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.

• Interprets client strategy and anticipates needs to deliver solutions.

• Develops and leverages relationships across LOBs, with executive and external clients to foster and support coordination and build stronger relationships with clients

• Creates client pitch books for financial solutions and leads/participates in client presentations.

• Conducts due diligence (e.g. client visits, analyzing business models, and comprehensively reviewing industry trends and related regulations).

• Collaborates with product partners for clients and prospects to identify / deliver creative, timely solutions.

• Provides deal expertise and prepares/oversees delivery of creative and timely “pitches.”

• Delivers activities in instituting cross-selling initiatives to clients across all areas of the firm and transitioning them into significant sales.

• Recognizes opportunities to cross-sell and to grow share of client wallet.

• Understands the complexity of transactions and related risks (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.).

• Helps to Identify and act on the delivery of meaningful revenue, cost reduction, or capital optimization opportunities

• Assist senior bankers to maximize sector penetration and returns.

• Work with senior bankers to cultivate and develop strong junior bankers by demonstrating leadership, candid feedback and career guidance

Qualifications:

• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge

• 7+ years of relevant experience in investment banking (currently a senior VP or junior director equivalent) or 9+ years sector experience in a finance / development role

• Strong preference for sector experience in power, utilities, energy, infrastructure investment banking and/or M&A

• Ability to lead transaction teams focused on strategic / M&A advisory and executing financing mandates.

• Demonstrated leadership skills including supporting the career development of junior professionals.

• Skilled at directing analysis, modeling and generating ideas to serve clients in a collaborative and respectful manner.

• Strong communication and presentation skills able to assist in advising and influencing client decisions.

• Ability to collaborate with team and product partners to deliver best in class service to client base.

Base Salary Range:

$170,000.00 – $175,000.00 CAD

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 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

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.