Strategic Corporate Banking Analyst – Lending & Deals

BMO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Chicago seeks a Corporate Banking Analyst to support origination, structuring, and credit analysis for corporate lending transactions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare credit documentation, and develop client-focused solutions across sectors.

The role emphasizes advanced financial modeling, market analysis, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Undergraduate degree with coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and outstanding academic achievement.
• Financial analysis training and experience.
• Experience within investment and/or corporate banking unit up to 3 years.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to build complex financial models.
• Proficiency in financial applications and databases; strong presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develops written internal and external marketing pitch material.
• Supports deal teams in development, presentation, and winning mandates.
• Reviews and assists in preparation of credit documentation for stakeholders.
• Identifies client needs and outcomes; seeks efficiency and improved service.
• Provides analytical findings to deal teams and supports strategic initiatives.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders and ensures alignment.
• Performs financial modeling and valuation analysis for client/industry evaluations.
• Completes due diligence and credit analysis on client relationships.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Client relationships

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in finance/economics/accounting

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Chicago seeks a Corporate Banking Analyst to support origination, structuring, and credit analysis for corporate lending transactions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare credit documentation, and develop client-focused solutions across sectors.

The role emphasizes advanced financial modeling, market analysis, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.