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About the Role

The Analyst will serve as a key member of the deal team in the underwriting, credit approval, and portfolio management of Financial Sponsor backed transactions, supporting the deal team by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. The Analyst will be involved in the initial screening of transactions, due diligence, credit approval, and negotiation of legal documentation. The Analyst will help assess BMO’s hold appetite across revolvers and term loans in both syndicated and direct transactions. Experienced Analysts will participate in client pitches to help support cross-selling opportunities for hedging and other traditional corporate banking products.

Responsibilities

Digest comprehensive data rooms and use critical thinking to pull out and analyze key files
Work across groups to compile diligence lists; lead diligence calls with financial sponsors as well as with company management teams
Collaborate with colleagues on different teams (Leveraged Finance; Industry Coverage; Sponsor Coverage) on materials for committee meetings attended by senior leaders across the bank
Create LBO Models based off Management / Sponsor projection models to use in Credit Memos
Use independent critical thinking skills to analyze and sensitize financial models, develop risks and mitigants, business strengths, and credit rationale for completing a transaction
Complete risk / return models for new deals
Address questions from the Investment Committee and Credit team to support new transactions
Review and monitor Borrowers’ financial statements for potential changes which may affect the Borrower’s performance through detailed review of quarterly financial statements, participation in quarterly lender calls, and ongoing dialogue with sponsor/management teams
Prepare concise credit analysis and other correspondence on a quarterly basis for certain Borrowers, and on an annual basis for all Borrowers
Assess Borrowers’ internal risk rating on a regular basis based on their financial performance and changes to the qualitative aspects of the business
Conduct ongoing analysis of amount of allocated capital and credit risk
Evaluate opportunities for new business (ancillary products such as FX and interest rate hedging and cash management) with existing Borrowers
Conduct analysis and comprehensive review of industry trends and comparable transactions in the industry

Requirements

An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and an outstanding academic achievement
1 - 2 years of relevant experience within investment banking, corporate banking, corporate credit, or capital markets
Completion of a financial analysis credit training program preferable

Skills

Excellent analytical skills to include business, financial, and credit analysis areas
Skilled in building complex LBO financial models
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, notably MS Excel
Ability to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of duties
Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment
Strong ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner
Excellent capability to independently function as part of a team through self-motivation

Location

151 W 42nd Street

Work Type

Salaried

Experience Level

1 - 2 years

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or accounting

Salary/Compensations

$105,000 - $115,000 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.