10/03/2024

Address:

105 rue St-Jacques O

Commercial Sales & Service

The Sponsor Finance team, within our Canadian Commercial Banking platform, is part of BMO Financial Group and covers Private Equity-backed portfolio companies operating in various and diversified industries.

The team is responsible for marketing, managing, and monitoring a large commercial loan portfolio, supporting credit requirements and cross-selling efforts for other opportunities including subordinated debt and minority equity stake (with BMO Capital Partners), Asset Based Lending, equipment leasing, derivatives, cash management, syndication, trade finance and with other platforms such as BMO Wealth and BMO Capital Markets in our One Bank approach. The Sponsor Finance team assesses financing opportunities of $10mm or more within the Québec Inc. business community.

Job Overview:

The Analyst will join a team that is responsible for loan origination and account management of a growing portfolio of clients. The Analyst will support the Associates and the Directors in making approval recommendations as well as ongoing proactive independent monitoring of client portfolios and client financial performance. In addition, and as part of an ongoing team approach, the Analyst will work closely with the other team members to best serve and manage our existing clients and Sponsors relationships as well as growing the portfolio. The Analyst will prepare credit packages to make recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, and client requirements by analyzing financial and operational data of existing clients and new names to be onboarded.

Job Description:

• Analyze financial information, agencies rating reports and other related materials.
• Prepare transaction summaries, industry overviews and analyze companies from different industries.
• Provide accurate financial analysis and risk assessment of new and existing customers.
• Monitors covenants and borrowing base certificates of clients within assigned portfolio to identify deteriorating credit conditions and compliance with loan agreement.
• Analyze credit information to support lending decisions for new, renewal and extension of loans, as well as to offer opinions regarding credit worthiness of existing or prospective clients.
• Assist in negotiations of terms and conditions of loan agreements.
• Help minimize BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to internal credit policies and procedures with respect to lending decisions.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Execute broader work or accountabilities depending on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Master or MBA degree (finance / accounting, economics or related field) with a strong academic achievement or an undergraduate degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience. A CPA, CBV, CFA or other relevant professional designation or advanced degree, ongoing or completed, is an asset.
• Well developed analytical and quantitative skills with a focus on financial and accounting analysis, as well as data and statistical analysis.

• Strong computer literacy and technical skills as it relates to basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while meeting time sensitive deadlines.

$54,500.00 - $101,500.00

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

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 https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.