BMO Capital Markets New Grad 2025: Global Markets Corporate Banking, Analyst

at  BMO Financial Group

QUALIFICATIONS:

As an Analyst you will be part of a dynamic corporate banking environment. We are looking for highly motivated, mature individuals with:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s degree program with a graduation date of December 2024 or Spring 2025
• A minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0;
• Minimum of two finance and accounting classes with grades “B” or higher;
• Outstanding academic, achievement and peer recognition;
• Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities;
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills;
• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for presenting and writing reports;
• 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 in the principles of finance and the financial markets;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment;
• Previous banking or credit risk management experience preferred;

HOW TO APPLY:

Please ensure the following items are submitted in your application:
1. Resume
2. Transcript (required for application consideration – please upload it in the resume section when applying in BMO’s Workday application
The campus new grad job description above aligns to the internal full time job description below:

Supports the origination 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 Corporate Banking products (e.g. FX / treasury products, cash management & corporate cards, commodities, investment management, securitization, leasing, Trade Finance products, etc.) to BMO Capital Market clients. Also provides ongoing management of the lending portfolio.

• 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.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Researches and analyzes financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
• Performs complex financial modeling and runs valuation analysis as part of client/ industry evaluations.
• 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.
• 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 day-to-day 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 between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Undergraduate degree has academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting with an outstanding academic achievement.
• Has financial analysis training and experience.
• Has up to 3 years of relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking unit.
• Excellent analytical skills. Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
• Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools.
• Skilled in creating statistical presentations.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

• Research and analyze financial and operating information relating to current and prospective companies and industries.
• Prepare concise, accurate and well-reasoned written credit applications and memoranda for both new and existing transactions for presentation to Credit.
• Maintain current financial information on clients in order to perform timely annual reviews, financial covenants, and internal trigger monitoring.
• Perform financial statement analysis including completion of spreading software (RRT).
• Conduct credit risk analysis of transactions using all available sources of information including, but not limited to financial statements, legal documentation, etc.
• Assess financial soundness of counterparties including appropriate debt levels, debt service and repayment capabilities.
• Analyze transactions for structural strengths and weaknesses and structure appropriately to mitigate weaknesses.
• Review credit documentation for conformity with approved Credit terms and conditions.

Partnership Efforts

• Liaise with Global Markets areas and with various lines of business and operational areas of the Bank as required.
• Support Global Markets areas on portfolio management needs and growth initiatives of the business.
• Assist in updating Financing Guidelines.
• Participate in various projects as required.