BMO · 6 hours ago
MD, US Semis Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$350K/yr - $350K/yr
9+ years expBMO Capital Markets Corp. is a leading financial services provider, and they are seeking a Senior US Semis Analyst. The role involves conducting research and analyses to provide investment insights and recommendations for various clients, while also cultivating client relationships and delivering strategic advice.
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Responsibilities
Conducts research and analyses to provide investment insight, commentary, recommendations and strategy for retail, institutional, corporate, and government clients
Research includes debt, economics, equity and fixed income research
Provides analyses and forecasts of the Canadian, United States and international financial markets and global economy
Specializes within a sector
Leads development of research projects and formulates research strategies
Uses expertise in financial markets to cultivate relationships with new and existing clients and develop new client relationships
Demonstrates ability to develop and strengthen new and existing client relationships
Communicates recommendations on the purchase, sale, or holding of securities to investors through written reports, the sales force, and direct conversation
Makes presentations to clients, industry groups, and internal departments
Develops and maintains relationships with financial staff of corporations covered
Responds to client/sales queries
Provides clients with impactful strategic advice
Successfully represents BMO's capabilities with new and existing clients
Understands the needs of clients and provides relevant ideas and opinions to generate recommendations
Keeps abreast of industry events such as new regulation, technological innovation, etc. and be capable of flagging new information
Develops a network of contacts within a sector
Provides ideas and helps to enhance client relationships
Builds positive client relations through deep/comprehensive understanding of client needs and alignment of products/services
Identifies and leverages key decision makers and influencers in client / internal organizations
Develops and maintains strong client relationships at all levels
Anticipates changes in client needs and provides strategic/creative solutions
Leverages subject matter expertise to enable innovative/creative client solutions
Interprets client strategy and anticipates needs to deliver solutions
Delivers an outstanding client experience as it pertains to the industry group
Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients
Identifies and delivers on opportunities to improve the client experience; brings in consultants/experts where appropriate
Acts as a trusted advisor to investors
Develops recommendations based on an understanding of the coverage universe and stakeholder needs
Assists in the development of strategic plans
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making
Networks with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices
Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges
May act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives
Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness
May consult to or serve on various committees and task forces
Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Develops and strengthens relationships with Sales/Trading as well as BMO Capital Markets partners
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders
Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators
Conducts financial analysis of industry groups and individual securities including valuation and analysis of financial statements and press releases
Examines financial reports, organizes data and collects material
Uses understanding of the relevant industry fundamentals including the competitive structure and dynamics, comparative cost levels and trends, product life-cycles and innovation issues, and secular growth opportunities to delve very deeply into the specific situation of individual companies
Develops stock recommendations by combining valuations with knowledge of the market psychology and embedded expectations surrounding the stocks
Presents and summarizes data in formats such as table, graphs, or maps
Develops financial models to project the future performance of the company for use as a basis for sophisticated valuations
Applies appropriate technical concepts/analyses to extract insights and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial analyses to support client deliverables
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations
Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization
Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards
Acts in a leadership role to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness
Demonstrates strategic thinking capability
Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures
Provides feedback on and supports continuous improvement opportunities
Balances the Bank's risk appetite with the client needs in making recommendations/proposals
Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs
Identifies opportunities to find more cost-effective ways to conduct business
Makes decisions based on a strong understanding of risks, effectively evaluates risk-return trade-offs, and proactively takes accountability for risks assumed
Identifies and acts on the delivery of meaningful revenue, cost reduction or capital optimization opportunities
Reviews and guides work of team members to deliver business results
Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting
Oversees the implementation of tools and training required to deliver business results
As required, assists with conferences and field trips
Conducts primary research using electronic databases, industry overviews, surveys, and other methods
Performs extensive industry and company analysis, data sourcing, creates and maintains models
Creates company and industry reports and notes on relevant investment themes and events that are company specific and/or industry specific
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO
Influences how teams/groups work together
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems
Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms
Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives
Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically 9+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
U.S. only: Series 7 and 63 licenses are required
Knowledge of MS Excel and Word – Expert
Understanding of securities analysis – Expert
Knowledge of sector industry – Expert
Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge
Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation
Verbal & written communication skills - Expert
Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert
Influence skills - Expert
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert
Able to manage ambiguity
Data driven decision making - Expert
Preferred
MBA preferred
CPA and/or CFA certification are a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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U.S. Chief Executive Officer
Azam Dawood
Head Of Sourcing
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