Associate, Corporate Banking

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Corporate Banking is an integral part of BMO Capital Markets Investment and Corporate Banking group which offers corporate institutional and government clients a complete range of financial services including lending equity and debt capital raising structured finance M&A treasury and market risk management services research and institutional investing.

Corporate Banking is responsible for originating analysing recommending negotiating syndicating closing managing and monitoring the Banks corporate loan portfolio and also supports the credit requirements and cross selling efforts for other businesses including derivatives foreign exchange cash management and trade finance.

The Associate supports the analysis and structuring of corporate lending transactions and coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships. Includes providing lending expertise for a variety of sectors establishing credit facilities to support trading products business and facilitating credit approvals in support of Trade Finance products. Cross sells BMO products (e.g. FX / treasury products cash management & corporate cards commodities investment management securitization leasing Trade Finance products etc.) to BMO Capital Markets clients.

• 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 (i.e. including applications memoranda presentations etc.) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Seeks to develop an understanding of client needs and outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients.
• Provides analytical findings to deal teams.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Researches and analyzes financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
• Performs complex financial modeling.
• Creates statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for client presentations.
• Completes due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships.
• Prepares industry compilations.
• Completes quality reports/analyses.
• Applies technical concepts and understands implication of work to client/transaction.
• Completes all required regulatory and compliance activity to meet KYC/AML standards
• Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models.
• Provides feedback on and supports continuous improvement opportunities.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Considers risk internal controls and compliance as part of daytoday accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify diagnose and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically up to 3 years of relevant experience and postsecondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous commercial or corporate banking experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in business/accounting/economics/finance essential with an outstanding academic achievement.
• Graduate degree CFA or CPA preferred.
• A specific desire to work in corporate banking
• Has financial analysis training and experience.
• Excellent analytical skills. Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills in both French and English Indepth.
• Collaboration & team skills Indepth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills Indepth.
• Influence skills Indepth.
• Detail oriented.
• Highly motivated fast learning and able to work with limited supervision and adapt to frequent market systems and process changes.
• Outgoing and personable; team player able to work effectively in small groups.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the principles of finance and financial markets.
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment.

Candidates not meeting the above qualifications may be considered for an Analyst position in the Corporate Banking team.

Salary Range: $115000.00 to $120000.00

Youre fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for parttime roles will be prorated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performancebased 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. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

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As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From indepth training and coaching to manager support and networkbuilding opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

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