Industrials Investment Banking Associate: Deals & Growth

BMO Capital Markets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service financial services provider offering corporate and investment banking, research, and advisory services. This role focuses on developing deal opportunities, building financial models, and advising clients across a diverse portfolio.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of investment banking or valuation experience, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage complex analyses and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with coursework in finance, economics or accounting; MBA preferred.
• 3+ years of investment banking or valuation experience at a financial analyst level.
• Knowledge of capital markets, banking products, and applicable regulations.
• Credit analysis experience and strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates in deal teams to develop, present, and win mandates for new opportunities.
• Creates pitch books for clients and presents financial solutions.
• Builds financial models to analyze client portfolios and anticipate needs.
• Monitors client portfolios and regulatory changes impacting business needs.
• Provides analytical findings to deal teams and supports strategic initiatives.
• Mentors Analysts and delivers reliable financial analyses for clients.

Skills

Financial analytics

Quantitative analysis

Credit analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance/economics/accounting

MBA degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Databases / data management tools

Finance software / analytics tools

Job description

BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service financial services provider offering corporate and investment banking, research, and advisory services. This role focuses on developing deal opportunities, building financial models, and advising clients across a diverse portfolio.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of investment banking or valuation experience, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage complex analyses and client relationships.