BMO Capital Markets · 1 day ago
Associate, FIG Investment Banking - New York
BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. The Associate in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) team will provide industry expertise and innovative solutions to clients while managing a diverse portfolio and collaborating on new opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Participates in deal teams to develop, present, and win mandates for new opportunities
Creates pitch books for clients with respect to financial solutions and participate in their presentation to clients
Monitors client, client industry, and regulatory agencies for potential changes that may affect client portfolio and business needs
Initiates contact with partners for new client sales
Directly manages a diverse portfolio of private and middle market companies with progression toward increasing client responsibility
Reviews and continually monitors performance of existing accounts and client relationships
Conducts due diligence (e.g. client visits, business model analysis, and comprehensively reviewing industry trends and related regulations)
Identifies opportunities to diversify client portfolios
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
Creates financial models to analyze client portfolios and anticipate client needs
Uses financial analysis to proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell
Generates updated financial models / analyses as dictated by business needs and industry requirements
Analyzes/ assesses industry compilations
Applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables
Understands the complexity of transactions and related risk (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.)
Provides feedback on, and supports continuous improvement opportunities
Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting
Provides direction and feedback to Analysts; accountable for development and mentoring of Analysts
Delivers financial modeling to support strategic recommendations to clients
Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically between 4 - 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 an outstanding academic achievement
3+ years of investment banking or valuation experience at a financial analyst level
Knowledge of capital markets, investment banking products and applicable regulations
Credit analysis experience/ understanding
Good knowledge of the organizational portfolio management policies and objectives
Demonstrates solid deal/transaction execution and/or project management skills
Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics, financial modeling and credit analysis skills
Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools
Technical proficiency gained through 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
Data driven decision making - In-depth
Preferred
FIG Investment Banking experience is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is a financial company that manages Bank of Montreal's wholesale banking operations.
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Funding
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