Associate, Corporate Banking

BMO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets in the US Diversified Corporate & Leveraged Banking group seeks an Associate to join the deal team in underwriting, credit approval, and portfolio management. You will analyze financial data, screen transactions, and help negotiate legal documentation.

You will build base and stress projections, lead diligence calls, monitor borrower performance, and support cross-selling of cash management and hedging products.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or accounting.
• 3–4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, or capital markets.
• Completion of a financial analysis training program preferable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical financial performance and build base/stress case projections.
• Lead diligence calls with company management and lenders.
• Prepare risk/return models for new deals and extensions.
• Collaborate with Leveraged Finance, Industry Coverage, and Ancillary groups.
• Support client pitches and cross-sell cash management and hedging products.
• Monitor quarterly borrower financials and prepare concise credit analyses.

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or accounting

3-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate banking, corporate credit, commercial banking or capital markets

Completion of a financial analysis training program preferable

Tools

MS Office

Credit market data systems

Job description

Address:

151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

Line of Business Overview

The US Diversified Corporate & Leveraged Banking group within the Corporate Bank underwrites and manages the firm’s large corporate (public, private, and sponsor owned) syndicated loan portfolio across Industrials, Food Consumer & Retail, Technology and Healthcare sectors. The team supports both our product and coverage partners by allocating capital to revolver, term loans, and ancillary business products. The team is responsible for all aspects of underwriting and manages the credit and Corporate Banking coverage (i.e. relationship management) post deal closing.

Job description

The Associate will serve as a key member of the deal team in the underwriting, credit approval, and portfolio management; supporting the deal team by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. The Associate will be involved in the initial screening of transactions, due diligence, credit approval, and negotiation of legal documentation. The Associate will help assess BMO’s hold appetite across revolvers and term loans. Experienced Associates will participate in client pitches to help support cross-selling opportunities for cash management, hedging and other traditional corporate banking products.

Primary Function and Responsibilities

New Underwritings

• Use independent critical thinking skills to analyze historical financial performance, create Base/Stress case financial projection models, develop risks and mitigants, business strengths, and credit rationale for completing a transaction
• Work across groups to compile diligence lists and lead diligence calls with company management teams and other lenders
• Complete risk / return models for new deals and extension of existing commitments
• Collaborate with colleagues on different teams (Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking Industry Coverage, Ancillary Product groups) in the preparation of materials and diligence needed to evaluate credit hold risk and underwriting risk at Credit Committee
• Address questions from the Investment Committee and Credit team to support new transactions

Portfolio Management

• Review and monitor Borrowers’ financial statements for potential changes which may affect the Borrower’s performance through detailed review of quarterly financial statements, participation in quarterly lender calls, and ongoing dialogue with management teams
• Prepare concise credit analysis and other correspondence on a quarterly basis for certain Borrowers, and on an annual basis for all Borrowers
• Assess Borrowers’ internal risk rating on a regular basis based on their financial performance and changes to the qualitative aspects of the business
• Evaluate opportunities for new business (ancillary products such as FX and interest rate hedging and cash management) with existing Borrowers
• Conduct analysis and comprehensive review of industry trends and comparable transactions in the industry

Relationship Management

• Assist in the preparation of pitch materials for client meetings and cross-sell of corporate banking products
• Experienced Associates will participate in client pitches to help support cross‑selling opportunities for hedging and other traditional corporate banking products

Education/Professional Experience

• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting
• 3 - 4 years of relevant experience within investment banking, corporate banking, corporate credit, commercial banking or capital markets
• Completion of a financial analysis credit training program preferable

Skills :

• Excellent analytical skills pertaining to business, financial, and credit analysis
• Skilled in building complex three‑statement financial models
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, notably MS Excel
• Ability to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of duties
• Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment
• Strong ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner while meeting client-driven deadlines
• Excellent capability to independently function as part of a team through self‑motivation

Salary :

The salary range for this role is $115,000 up to $130,000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)

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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

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