New Grad 2025 Analyst, Corporate Banking Toronto – Real Estate

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 Non-MBA 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;

THE CAMPUS JOB DESCRIPTION ABOVE ALIGNS TO THE 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.

As a Corporate Banking Analyst at BMO Capital Markets, you’ll explore our 4-week training program before your full time placement. Your key responsibilities may include:

• Processing client requests (e.g. new credit facilities and extensions and/or amendments to existing credit facilities).
• Completing annual / interim credit reviews. Credit reviews include industry and financial analysis comprising of: operating performance, cash flow, leverage, coverage and liquidity, as well as capital-at-risk and other regulatory capital calculations.
• Monitoring performance of portfolio companies against credit terms and conditions and identify changes in the financial condition of a client.
• Preparing presentation materials and relationship profitability assessments, which involve liaising with other product and industry groups within BMO Capital Markets.
• Performing other duties including industry and company-specific research, as well as ad hoc projects for senior management

This position is ideally suited to talented, highly motivated individuals who seek to build a solid, comprehensive foundation in the basic skills of corporate banking.
As a Corporate Banking Analyst within the Real Estate team at BMO Capital Markets, you will gain valuable exposure to the real estate industry.