Bank of Montreal

Middle Market M&A Associate

Bank of Montreal$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience and a degree in finance, economics, or accounting, or equivalent.
  • MBA preferred.
  • 3+ years in investment banking or valuation as a financial analyst.
  • Strong understanding of capital markets and relevant regulations.
  • Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in deal teams to develop and win new opportunities.
  • Create and present pitch books for clients on financial solutions.
  • Monitor industry and regulatory changes that impact client portfolios.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of private and middle market companies.
  • Conduct due diligence including client visits and industry trend analysis.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Accident and life insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans available.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses offered.
Full Job Description
07/02/2026 Address: 90 S 7th Street Job Family Group: Capital Mrkts Sales & Service Provides a combination of deep industry sector expertise, innovative thinking in a team-based approach and world class execution across a full suite of products to clients through an integrated Capital Markets platform using a sector ecosystem approach. Collaborates to generate creative, client-focused solutions to prospective and current clients. • Participates in deal teams to develop, present, and win mandates for new opportunities. • Creates pitch books for clients with respect to financial solutions and participate in their presentation to clients. • Monitors client, client industry, and regulatory agencies for potential changes that may affect client portfolio and business needs. • Initiates contact with partners for new client sales. • Directly manages a diverse portfolio of private and middle market companies with progression toward increasing client responsibility. • Reviews and continually monitors performance of existing accounts and client relationships. • Conducts due diligence (e.g. client visits, business model analysis, and comprehensively reviewing industry trends and related regulations). • Identifies opportunities to diversify client portfolios. • Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients. • Provides analytical findings to deal teams. • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. • Ensures alignment between stakeholders. • Creates financial models to analyze client portfolios and anticipate client needs. • Uses financial analysis to proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell. • Generates updated financial models / analyses as dictated by business needs and industry requirements. • Analyzes/ assesses industry compilations. • Applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables. • Understands the complexity of transactions and related risk (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.). • Provides feedback on, and supports continuous improvement opportunities. • Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting. • Provides direction and feedback to Analysts; accountable for development and mentoring of Analysts. • Delivers financial modeling to support strategic recommendations to clients. • Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures. • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. • Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations. Qualifications: • Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and an outstanding academic achievement. • MBA degree preferred. • 3+ years of investment banking or valuation experience at a financial analyst level. • Knowledge of capital markets, investment banking products and applicable regulations. • Credit analysis experience/ understanding. • Good knowledge of the organizational portfolio management policies and objectives. • Demonstrates solid deal/transaction execution and/or project management skills. • Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics, financial modeling and credit analysis skills. • Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools. • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience. • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. • Influence skills - In-depth. • Data driven decision making - In-depth. Salary: Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group’s 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 Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s 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:

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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