Associate, Corporate Banking – Technology

BMO•Chicago, IL

36d•$135,000

About The Position

The Associate will serve as a key member of the deal team in the underwriting, credit approval, and portfolio management; supporting the deal team by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. The Associate will be involved in the initial screening of transactions, due diligence, credit approval, and negotiation of legal documentation. The Associate will help assess BMO’s hold appetite across revolvers and term loans. Experienced Associates will participate in client pitches to help support cross-selling opportunities for hedging and other traditional corporate banking products.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting
3 - 4 years of relevant experience within investment banking, corporate banking, corporate credit, commercial banking or capital markets
Completion of a financial analysis credit training program preferable
Excellent analytical skills pertaining to business, financial, and credit analysis
Skilled in building complex three-statement financial models
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, notably MS Excel
Ability to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of duties
Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment
Strong ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner
Excellent capability to independently function as part of a team through self-motivation

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in technology is preferred; but not required

Responsibilities

New Underwritings Use independent critical thinking skills to analyze historical financial performance, create Base/Stress case financial projection models, develop risks and mitigants, business strengths, and credit rationale for completing a transaction
Work across groups to compile diligence lists and lead diligence calls with company management teams and other lenders
Complete risk / return models for new deals
Collaborate with colleagues on different teams (Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking Industry Coverage, Ancillary Product groups) on materials for committee meetings attended by senior leaders across the bank
Address questions from the Investment Committee and Credit team to support new transactions
Portfolio Management Review and monitor Borrowers’ financial statements for potential changes which may affect the Borrower’s performance through detailed review of quarterly financial statements, participation in quarterly lender calls, and ongoing dialogue with management teams
Prepare concise credit analysis and other correspondence on a quarterly basis for certain Borrowers, and on an annual basis for all Borrowers
Assess Borrowers’ internal risk rating on a regular basis based on their financial performance and changes to the qualitative aspects of the business
Evaluate opportunities for new business (ancillary products such as FX and interest rate hedging and cash management) with existing Borrowers
Conduct analysis and comprehensive review of industry trends and comparable transactions in the industry
Relationship Management Assist in the preparation of pitch materials for client meetings and cross-sell of corporate banking products
Experienced Associates will participate in client pitches to help support cross-selling opportunities for hedging and other traditional corporate banking products