BMO Capital Markets New Grad 2027 Corporate Banking Analyst, Toronto

BMO•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$95,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

BMO Capital Markets is seeking talented, highly motivated individuals to join their Corporate Banking team as a New Grad Corporate Banking Analyst for 2027. This role offers a comprehensive foundation in corporate banking, starting with a 4-week training program followed by a full-time placement. The Corporate Banking group is a key part of BMO Capital Markets’ Investment and Corporate Banking division, providing a wide range of financial services to corporate, institutional, and government clients. The team is responsible for managing the bank's corporate loan portfolio, supporting credit requirements, and cross-selling various financial products. The program includes defined onboarding training and continuous professional development.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s degree program with a graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027.
A minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0.
Minimum of two finance and accounting classes with grades “B” or higher.
Outstanding academic achievement and peer recognition.
Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Highly motivated, fast learner, and able to work with limited supervision.
Able to adapt to frequent market, systems, and process changes.
Outgoing and personable; team player able to work effectively in small groups.
Knowledgeable in the principles of finance and the financial markets.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting with outstanding academic achievement.
Financial analysis training and experience.
Excellent analytical skills.
Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools.
Skilled in creating statistical presentations.
Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
In-depth verbal & written communication skills.
In-depth collaboration & team skills.
In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth influence skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous banking or credit risk management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Processing client requests, including new credit facilities and extensions or amendments to existing ones.
Completing annual/interim credit reviews, which involve industry and financial analysis (operating performance, cash flow, leverage, coverage, liquidity, capital-at-risk, and regulatory capital calculations).
Monitoring the performance of portfolio companies against credit terms and conditions and identifying changes in client financial conditions.
Preparing presentation materials and relationship profitability assessments, collaborating with other product and industry groups.
Performing industry and company-specific research, and conducting ad hoc projects for senior management.
Supporting the origination and structuring of corporate lending transactions.
Coordinating with other products as part of a larger coverage team to maintain strong client relationships.
Providing lending expertise for various sectors and establishing credit facilities to support trading products.
Facilitating credit approvals for Trade Finance products.
Cross-selling Corporate Banking products (e.g., FX/treasury products, cash management, commodities, investment management, securitization, leasing, Trade Finance) to clients.
Managing the lending portfolio on an ongoing basis.
Developing written internal and external marketing pitch material.
Supporting deal teams in development, presentation, and winning mandates.
Reviewing and assisting in the preparation of credit documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Developing an understanding of client needs and outcomes.
Identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service.
Providing analytical findings to deal teams.
Supporting the execution of strategic initiatives.
Building effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
Ensuring alignment between stakeholders.
Researching and analyzing financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
Performing complex financial modeling and running valuation analysis.
Creating statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for client presentations.
Completing due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships.
Preparing industry compilations.
Completing quality reports/analyses.
Applying technical concepts and understanding the implication of work to clients/transactions.
Developing an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models.
Providing feedback on and supporting continuous improvement opportunities.
Integrating information from multiple sources for efficiency, analysis, and reporting.
Considering risk, internal controls, and compliance in daily accountabilities and adhering to policies and procedures.
Thinking creatively and proposing new solutions.
Exercising judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Working mostly independently.
Taking measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework.