Corporate Banking Summer 2027 Analyst - Treasury & Payment Solutions

Bank of Montreal•Chicago, IL

15h•$80,000

About The Position

Corporate Banking Treasury & Payment Solutions Summer Analyst - Chicago BMO Capital Markets 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 TPS: Provides treasury products solutions, advice and expertise tailored to the specific needs of corporate, institutional, and government clients across the globe to manage their cash-flow and capital. Includes access to information, streamlined receivables and payables process, optimizing investments and deposits, correspondent banking, interest rate derivatives, corporate card and spend solutions. 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.
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

Acts as the sales contact for the client for sales related questions such as product information, pricing, implementation timeframes and requirements.
Acts as the key sales contact with the client to gather the required detailed information necessary to move the sale forward in the process, including completing all necessary documentation.
Provides assistance to the team in pre-sales such as pitch preparation and client research and preparation of prospect and client files for action by the Sales Professional Planning.
Seeks to develop an understanding of client needs and outcomes.
Provides materials to support an outstanding client experience.
May include focused calling and pipeline management activities.
Identifies, records and escalates any potential risk issues and recommend workflow and administrative process alternatives to improve efficiencies and customer service.
Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
Performing other duties including industry and company-specific research, as well as ad hoc projects for senior professionals.