Corporate Banking Summer 2027 Analyst - Global Trade

BMO•Chicago, IL

3d•$45,000 - $83,000

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 2,800 professionals in 35 locations around the world, including 23 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$924 billion total assets and approximately 57,000 employees as of April 30, 2023. 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. Summer Program Overview: The CB Summer Analyst program is designed for candidates between their second and third year of a undergraduate school. Summer analysts will gain valuable experience and exposure to a wide number of industries during the 10-week program. In addition to this on-the-job experience, the program includes the opportunity to network across various business groups, learn about the culture of BMO Capital Markets, participate in training and learning seminars, and obtain career guidance from dedicated mentors. About Global Trade: 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. 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.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate business/accounting/finance program graduating in Dec. 2027 or Spring 2028
A 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.
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.