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Job Description

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Torontobased team of investment professionals. The Associate will play a key role in working with Directors and Managing Directors to source, analyze and execute private equity, fund and junior debt investments. The day-to-day responsibilities of the Associate will include:

• Assist in evaluating direct equity, fund investments, subordinated debt and special opportunities;
• Contribute to the planning and completion of due diligence;
• Own financial modelling, including building and sensitizing LBO models;
• Draft investment committee memos and materials;
• Assist in legal documentation negotiation and review;
• Monitor existing portfolio companies and prepare quarterly valuations;
• Build relationships with Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital Firms;
• Collaborate with colleagues across BMO Financial Group, including Commercial Banking and Capital Markets, in Canada and the U.S.;
• Monitor investment trends, develop investment theses and pitch on potential investment ideas;
• Assist in special projects as required.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are a must:

• 2-4 years of experience within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Fund Investing, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Transaction Advisory or other relevant areas;
• Deep understanding of capital structure and working knowledge of principal investing;
• High level of proficiency in Excel and excellent financial modelling skills;
• Ability to work independently on a number of concurrent transactions with limited direction;
• Ability to navigate between industries with a deep understanding of the financing needs of private companies from early to mature stage;
• Experience working in a multiple member deal team context;
• Proactive attitude, mature, deep sense of ownership and initiative.

The following qualifications will be considered an asset:

• CFA, CPA, CA, CBV designation or MBA;
• Experience in conducting due diligence.

LinkedIn Profile

• For more information on BMO Capital Partners, including recently completed transactions, portfolio news and industry updates, visit our LinkedIn page in the url below. https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmo-capital-partners/

Please note the base salary range for this specific position in Toronto is $95,000 - $115,000, and this position would also be eligible for annual bonus compensation.

The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: