Corporate Banking Global Trade Analyst - Chicago

Bank of Montreal•Chicago, IL

2d•$45,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American-based financial services provider. BMO Capital Markets has over 2,800 professionals in 35 locations around the world. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group, one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$1.0 trillion total assets and approximately 54,000 employees as of January 31, 2025. 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. 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. Upon joining BMO, analysts will start their careers with us by completing BMO Capital Markets Global Orientation and our Global Analyst and Associate Program (GAAP) which begins in July 2027. The program is designed to help you make the transition from theory to practice. Training includes core corporate banking skills, such as: accounting, valuation and modeling, and pitch book development. This training is delivered by leading industry professionals. You will also complete BMO specific training to learn about our strategy, culture and have plenty of opportunities to socialize with your peers and network with senior management and other internal contacts. Our goal is to hire young professionals with a desire to have a financial services career at BMO, providing them with continued training and professional development throughout their career at the firm. This position is ideally suited to talented, highly motivated individuals who seek to build a solid, comprehensive foundation in the basic skills of corporate banking. Global trade finance is a key contributor within Global Transaction Banking. We are experienced trade finance professionals with industry sector expertise. We help our clients navigate trade corridors and improve working capital efficiency. We provide innovative solutions for corporate, institutional, and government clients for monetary activities related to commerce and international trade including: traditional trade finance, Supply Chain Finance, Documentary Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, Demand Guarantees and Documentary Collections. Originates and structures corporate lending transactions that facilitates the financing and risk mitigation of export or import transactions where goods and services are either bought or sold and markets the Bank’s full capabilities to clients worldwide. Also provides ongoing management of the lending portfolio.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, graduating in Dec. 2026 or Spring 2027
Preferred minimum GPA of 3.4/4/0
Strong interest in finance and banking.
Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
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.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship in the future

Nice To Haves

Previous banking or credit risk management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Gathering information on client/prospects using internal systems (general information on a specific company or industry and for existing client; credit memos, volumes, revenue etc
Coordinating with research obtaining external information
Based on the research make recommendations about the best products we can offer
Preparing Decks for GT Managers sales pitches
Manage EMT (internal control system) process with entries and deletions of request
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 professionals.
This position is ideally suited to talented, highly motivated individuals who seek to build a solid, comprehensive foundation in the basic skills of corporate banking.