Hedge Fund Global Markets Credit Analyst

BMO Capital Markets Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets, a leading global financial services firm, seeks an Analyst to join Global Markets Corporate Banking in New York, supporting hedge fund credit analyses and account management. You will prepare credit reviews, participate in due diligence, and monitor exposures across multiple trading products.

The role involves collaboration with Legal and cross-functional teams to ensure trading documentation compliance, while building expertise in repo, SBL, TRS, and Prime Brokerage.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or MBA in finance, economics, or accounting with strong academics.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; credit/markets/hedge fund internship is a plus.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities in business, finance, and credit.
• Self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; Bloomberg experience is an asset; AI tools (e.g., Copilot) required; Python/VBA a plus.
• Knowledge of capital markets, hedge funds, and risk metrics (VaR, DV01); familiarity with ISDA/GMRA is a plus.
• Prior exposure to credit analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze financial data for Hedge Funds and asset managers.
• Prepare concise credit applications for new and existing transactions.
• Assess counterparty financial soundness and credit risk.
• Complete internal risk ratings for Hedge Fund counterparties.
• Coordinate monthly credit activities and reviews.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Time management

Team collaboration

Credit analysis

Education

Undergraduate/MBA degree in finance, economics, or accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Bloomberg

Copilot AI tools

Python

VBA

Job description

BMO Capital Markets, a leading global financial services firm, seeks an Analyst to join Global Markets Corporate Banking in New York, supporting hedge fund credit analyses and account management. You will prepare credit reviews, participate in due diligence, and monitor exposures across multiple trading products.

The role involves collaboration with Legal and cross-functional teams to ensure trading documentation compliance, while building expertise in repo, SBL, TRS, and Prime Brokerage.