Securitization & Corporate Banking Associate

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets is seeking an Associate for the Global Markets Corporate Banking Securitization team in Chicago. You will underwrite and manage securitization transactions, perform credit analysis, and provide risk-adjusted recommendations across multiple asset classes.

You will collaborate with Account Managers, Credit, and product partners, support portfolio surveillance, and contribute to transaction execution and governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with coursework in finance, economics, accounting, maths, or related discipline.
• Typically 3–6 years of experience in credit, structured finance, securitization, or related analytical role.
• Formal credit training and experience preparing credit applications and conducting financial analysis.
• Knowledge of securitization concepts, capital markets, and lending policies.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and strong MS Excel skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concise credit applications and memoranda for transactions with limited supervision.
• Lead credit risk analysis of securitization transactions and develop approval recommendations.
• Support portfolio management, transaction execution, and risk monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with Account Managers, Credit, Legal, and product partners to close transactions.
• Provide analytical findings and independent views on risks and mitigants.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Portfolio management

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Tools

Moody's

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Cash flow modeling

Database management

Job description

BMO Capital Markets is seeking an Associate for the Global Markets Corporate Banking Securitization team in Chicago. You will underwrite and manage securitization transactions, perform credit analysis, and provide risk-adjusted recommendations across multiple asset classes.

You will collaborate with Account Managers, Credit, and product partners, support portfolio surveillance, and contribute to transaction execution and governance initiatives.