BMO Capital Markets New Grad 2027 Corporate Banking Analyst, Montreal

BMO•Montreal, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American-based financial services provider offering equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisitions advisory services, securitization, treasury management, market risk management, debt and equity research and institutional sales and trading. BMO Capital Markets has over 2,700 professionals in 30+ locations around the world, including 20 offices in North America. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$1.1 trillion total assets and approximately 53,000 employees as of April 30, 2026. About Corporate Banking: Corporate Banking is an integral part of BMO Capital Markets’ Investment and Corporate Banking group which offers corporate, institutional and government clients a complete range of financial services, including lending, equity and debt capital raising, structured finance, M&A, treasury and market risk management services, research and institutional investing. Corporate Banking is responsible for the marketing, management and monitoring of the Bank's corporate loan portfolio, and also supports the credit requirements and cross selling efforts for other businesses including derivatives, foreign exchange, cash management, and trade finance. There is a defined onboarding training program and continuous professional development throughout the program.

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 are essential for presenting and writing reports
Detail oriented
Highly motivated, fast learning and able to work with limited supervision and 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
Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Undergraduate degree has academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting with an outstanding academic achievement.
Has financial analysis training and experience.
Has up to 3 years of relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking unit.
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.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
Influence skills - In-depth.
Fluent in French and English

Nice To Haves

Previous banking or credit risk management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Processing client requests (e.g. new credit facilities and extensions and/or amendments to existing credit facilities).
Completing annual / interim credit reviews. Credit reviews include industry and financial analysis comprising of: operating performance, cash flow, leverage, coverage and liquidity, as well as capital-at-risk and other regulatory capital calculations.
Monitoring performance of portfolio companies against credit terms and conditions and identify changes in the financial condition of a client.
Preparing presentation materials and relationship profitability assessments, which involve liaising with other product and industry groups within BMO Capital Markets.
Performing other duties including industry and company-specific research, as well as ad hoc projects for senior management
Supports the origination and structuring of corporate lending transactions, and coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships.
Provides lending expertise for a variety of sectors, establishing credit facilities to support trading products business and facilitating credit approvals in support of Trade Finance products.
Cross sells Corporate Banking products (e.g. FX / treasury products, cash management & corporate cards, commodities, investment management, securitization, leasing, Trade Finance products, etc.) to BMO Capital Market clients.
Provides ongoing management of the lending portfolio.
Develops written internal and external marketing pitch material.
Supports deal teams in development, presentation, and winning mandates.
Reviews and assists in preparation of credit documentation (i.e. including applications, memoranda, presentations, etc.) for internal and external stakeholders.
Seeks to develop an understanding of client needs and outcomes.
Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients.
Provides analytical findings to deal teams.
Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
Researches and analyzes financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
Performs complex financial modeling and runs valuation analysis as part of client/ industry evaluations.
Creates statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for client presentations.
Completes due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships.
Prepares industry compilations.
Completes quality reports/analyses.
Applies technical concepts and understands implication of work to client/transaction.
Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models.
Provides feedback on, and, supports continuous improvement opportunities.
Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.
Focus may be on a business/group.
Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works mostly independently.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.