Associate, Buy-side M&A and Corporate Advisory

BMO • Chicago, IL

397d • $67,200 - $124,800

About The Position

The Associate position within the BMO Corporate Advisory team focuses on advising commercial banking clients on buy-side M&A and other strategic alternatives. The role involves advanced financial modeling, deal execution support, and the development of customized analytics and presentations to facilitate corporate finance advisory opportunities.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, or direct work experience in a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, commercial banking, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of capital markets and investment banking products, including mergers & acquisitions, recapitalizations, capital structure, valuation techniques, and private equity markets.

Nice To Haves

• Highly proficient in quantitative analytics, financial modeling, and valuation analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills within a demanding team environment and in client interactions.
• Ability to operate independently and proactively service multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage valuation models including DCF, LBO, comparable companies analysis, precedent transactions analysis, and merger models for M&A transactions.
• Build free cash flow models to evaluate new credit opportunities and capital structure alternatives.
• Recommend appropriate capital structure and market-based financing terms in corporate finance situations.
• Support ongoing advisory relationships with clients and update existing financial models and presentation materials as needed.
• Create new presentation materials for buy-side M&A and other corporate finance advisory engagements.
• Participate in the presentation of BMO materials to clients and prospects.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree