• Job Description

  Req#: R230022086

  Application Deadline:

  12/27/2023

  Address:

  100 King Street West

  Job Family Group:

  Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

  BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

  The Investment Banking Associate, based in Toronto, will be a key member of the North American Power, Utilities & Infrastructure (PU&I) Investment Banking team providing proactive idea generation and high quality execution to clients across a full suite of capital markets solutions.

  Responsibilities:

  • Defines, plans, and executes high quality analyses and presents key findings both internally (e.g. to deal teams) and externally (e.g. to senior members of client team)
  • Performs complex financial modeling and leads valuation analyses to support strategic and tactical recommendations
  • Researches and analyzes company and industry financial and operating information
  • Develops written internal and external presentations, including marketing and pitches
  • Exercises judgment and thinks creatively to identify, diagnose, and solve problems
  • Understands the M&A transaction cycle and the steps in the process, and is execution oriented
  • Supports broader team in identifying business opportunities and winning new mandates
  • Builds effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Mentors junior members of the team, including analysts, co-ops and summer analysts
  • Demonstrates ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Effectively manages multiple competing priorities under tight deadlines
  • Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients

  Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree with a quantitative focus, including academic coursework in finance, economics, and accounting, with a sustained record of outstanding academic achievement
  • Strong financial modeling skills are required for this role
  • 2 - 4 years of investment banking experience or similar experience within project finance, corporate development, private equity, asset management, equity research or other related fields
  • Experience in the power, utility and/or infrastructure sector will be viewed favourably
  • Highly skilled in conducting financial analyses and building complex financial models.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate and build strong working relationships with professionals from diverse backgrounds

  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.

• About the company

  The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company.

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