Associate, BMO Capital Partners

at  BMO Financial Group

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are a must:

• 2-4 years of experience within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Fund Investing, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Transaction Advisory or other relevant areas;
• Deep understanding of capital structure and working knowledge of principal investing;
• High level of proficiency in Excel and excellent financial modelling skills;
• Ability to work independently on a number of concurrent transactions with limited direction;
• Ability to navigate between industries with a deep understanding of the financing needs of private companies from early to mature stage;
• Experience working in a multiple member deal team context;
• Proactive attitude, mature, deep sense of ownership and initiative.

The following qualifications will be considered an asset:

• CFA, CPA, CA, CBV designation or MBA;
• Experience in conducting due diligence.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Calgary based team of investment professionals. The Associate will play a key role in working with Directors and Managing Directors to source, analyze and execute private equity, fund and junior debt investments. The day-to-day responsibilities of the Associate will include:

• Assist in evaluating direct equity, fund investments, subordinated debt and special opportunities;
• Contribute to the planning and completion of due diligence;
• Own financial modelling, including building and sensitizing LBO models;
• Draft investment committee memos and materials;
• Assist in legal documentation negotiation and review;
• Monitor existing portfolio companies and prepare quarterly valuations;
• Build relationships with Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital Firms;
• Collaborate with colleagues across BMO Financial Group, Canadian Commercial Banking and Capital Markets;
• Monitor investment trends, develop investment theses and pitch on potential investment ideas;
• Assist in special projects as required.