Associate, Investment Banking (Financial Sponsors Group) at BMO | NY, US | Rezi

Associate, Investment Banking (Financial Sponsors Group) at BMO

Associate, Investment Banking (Financial Sponsors Group)

BMO · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Associate, Investment Banking (Financial Sponsors Group)

BMO · NY, US

11 days ago
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About the Role

Provides deep Financial Sponsors sector expertise and innovative thinking to deliver world-class execution across a full suite of products through an integrated Capital Markets platform. Collaborates to generate creative, client-focused solutions for prospective and current clients, including private equity firms, alternative asset managers, and their portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

  • Takes an active role in deal teams to develop, present, and win mandates for new opportunities across sponsor clients and their portfolio companies.
  • Plays a key leadership role in executing live transactions alongside industry & product partners, including M&A Advisory, Leveraged Finance, ECM, and other product offerings.
  • Builds and maintains effective relationships with sponsor clients, portfolio company management teams, and internal stakeholders.
  • Creates sponsor pitch books and marketing materials and participates in client discussions and presentations.
  • Supports the development and management of sponsor relationships by monitoring investment activity, portfolio developments, fundraising activity, and strategic priorities.
  • Identifies opportunities across sponsor portfolios and investment themes to generate new business opportunities.
  • Maintains knowledge of sponsor ownership structures, portfolio companies, investment criteria, and transaction activity.
  • Supports evaluation and execution of strategic, financing, and M&A opportunities across sponsor-backed portfolio companies.
  • Develops financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials to support client coverage and execution activities.
  • Applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables.
  • Provides direction and feedback to Analysts; accountable for development and mentoring of Analysts.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems.
  • Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
  • Adheres to all policies & procedures and considers risk, internal controls, and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities.

Requirements

  • Typically, between 3 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and outstanding academic achievement.
  • 2-3+ years of investment banking, leveraged finance, valuation, corporate finance, or related transaction experience.
  • Knowledge of capital markets, investment banking products, and applicable regulations.
  • Understanding of private equity business models, sponsor-backed transactions, and leveraged finance markets.
  • Demonstrates solid deal/transaction execution and/or project management skills.
  • Experience supporting M&A, leveraged finance, acquisition financing, recapitalization, or other strategic transactions preferred.
  • Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics, financial modeling, and/or credit analysis skills.
  • Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools.
  • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills.
  • Excellent collaborator & team player.

Skills

  • Financial Sponsors sector expertise
  • Innovative thinking
  • Team-based approach
  • World class execution
  • Capital Markets platform
  • Sector ecosystem approach
  • Client-focused solutions
  • Deal/transaction execution
  • Project management
  • Quantitative analytics
  • Financial modeling
  • Credit analysis
  • Financial computer applications
  • Database management tools
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Collaboration
  • Team player

Location

  • 151 W 42nd Street

Work Type

  • Salaried
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 3-6 years relevant experience
  • 2-3+ years investment banking, leveraged finance, valuation, corporate finance or related transaction experience

Education Level

  • Post-secondary degree in related field of study
  • Undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting

Salary/Compensations

  • $175,000.00 USD

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans

About the Company

  • At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
  • 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. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
  • To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

Equal Opportunity

  • BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
  • BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.