Investment Banking Analyst — Critical Minerals and Metals

BMO • Miami Beach, FL

1d • $110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

BMO Capital Markets is expanding its Metals and Mining Investment Banking group into Miami to establish a dedicated center of excellence for Critical Minerals and Metals. The group will lead the bank’s engagement with project owners, governments, and investors, drawing on BMO Financial Group’s capabilities and coordinating closely with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Vancouver, Perth, and Melbourne. Its business has a strong global pipeline, with a particular focus on M&A advisory and bespoke equity and debt capital raising.

The role is based in Miami and involves regular domestic and international travel and daily engagement with global offices. Training and orientation will be provided in Toronto for 4–8 weeks. The analyst will contribute to a team-based, sector-focused Capital Markets platform by developing client solutions and supporting marketing, transaction execution, research, financial analysis, and strategic recommendations. The position offers an opportunity to help build a new office and platform and develop a long-term career in finance. Applicants should have a strong interest in the intersection of the physical and digital economies; backgrounds in critical minerals or metals supply chains, geology, mining engineering, finance, and public policy are welcome. A positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit are prerequisites.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and outstanding academic achievement.
• Financial analysis training and experience.
• 0–3 years of successive relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking.
• Typically, 3–5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Initiative, effective prioritization, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
• Expertise with financial computer applications and database management tools.
• Skill in creating statistical presentations.
• Creative, insightful, and resourceful approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills in a demanding team environment.
• Ability to review and assess detailed information daily across multiple projects in an organized manner.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Specialized knowledge gained through education and/or business experience.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth collaboration and teamwork skills.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth influence skills.
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong interest in the intersection of the physical and digital economies.

Nice To Haves

• Background in critical minerals or metals supply chains, geology, mining engineering, finance, or public policy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to generate creative, client-focused solutions for prospective and current clients.
• Develop written internal and external marketing and pitch materials.
• Support deal teams in developing and presenting proposals and winning mandates.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and desired outcomes and provide materials that support an outstanding client experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service for internal and external clients.
• Provide analytical findings to deal teams and support strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment among stakeholders.
• Research and analyze company and industry financial and operating information.
• Perform complex financial modeling and valuation analysis for client and industry evaluations.
• Create statistical exhibits and financial performance trend analyses for client presentations; prepare industry compilations and quality reports and analyses.
• Apply technical concepts and understand their implications for clients and transactions.
• Develop proficiency with required systems and models.
• Help define communications plans, tailor messaging, and identify appropriate distribution channels.
• Provide feedback and support continuous improvement; integrate information from multiple sources to improve processes, analysis, and reporting.
• Deliver financial modeling to support strategic client recommendations.
• Consider risk, internal controls, and compliance in day-to-day work; follow policies and procedures and make risk-informed decisions consistent with the Risk Management Framework and approved Risk Appetite.
• Think creatively, propose solutions, and use judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within established rules.
• Take on broader work or accountabilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards may be included in the total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level