Director, Global Markets Corporate Banking

BMO Harris Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets is seeking a Senior Banker in Chicago with over 10 years of experience, knowledgeable in commodities and capital markets. The role encompasses leading transaction underwriting, managing client relationships and supervising junior team members.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with a post-secondary degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive base salary of $250,000 along with performance bonuses and additional perks.

Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in metals, energy, agriculture, or carbon credit sectors are preferred.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills are essential.
• Must possess strong collaboration and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of transactions, including due diligence and negotiation.
• Monitor clients and industries for emerging risks.
• Manage a complex portfolio of companies with competing priorities.

Skills

Commodity industry knowledge

10+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge of capital markets

Portfolio management strategies

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Tools

Relevant computer applications

Job description

Application Deadline:

Address: 320 S Canal 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

This role requires an experienced senior banker with a strong background in credit adjudication and knowledge of trading product structures. The individual is responsible for a diversified portfolio spanning commodities and single-product relationships across a broad range of trading solutions.

The position leads the end-to-end execution of complex, cross-border trading facilities, coordinating closely with Trading, Legal, Credit Risk, Operations, and external counsel. The role requires confidence in leading negotiations on key structural terms, including security, margining frameworks, and close-out provisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of transactions, including due diligence, financial analysis, structuring and negotiation of legal documentation.
• Consider risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Actively monitor clients, industries and regulatory agencies, assessing implications for the portfolio and taking appropriate actions.
• Review and continually monitor performance of existing accounts and client relationships, ensuring timely identification and escalation of emerging risks.
• Understand complexity of transactions and related risks (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.).
• Independently manage a complex portfolio of companies with competing priorities while overseeing junior team members' deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and execution, proactively developing practical and well-considered solutions.
• Execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and performance feedback to Associates and Analysts; accountable for development of juniors, where applicable.
• Key First line of Defense and credit recommender for Global Markets transactions/facilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates with commodity (metals, energy, agriculture, carbon credit) industry knowledge are preferred.
• Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of capital markets, trading products, corporate banking and applicable regulations is a requirement.
• Excellent knowledge of portfolio management strategies and objectives.
• Substantial experience in deal/transaction execution.
• Technical proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration & team skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data management skills.

Base salary for this role is $250,000 USD. Salary 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. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents the expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO’s total compensation package 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.

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. The organization evaluates applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. BMO also considers applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.