Bank of Montreal

Vice President, Corporate Banking, Real Estate Financial Sponsors

Bank of Montreal$200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with acquisition financing for Financial Sponsors, especially in take-private transactions
  • Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or accounting preferred with strong academic achievement
  • MBA, CFA, or equivalent experience in financial services or legal fields
  • At least 6 years of experience in investment banking with a focus on developing corporate lending relationships
  • Strong understanding of securitization and private credit markets
  • Knowledge of lending and portfolio management policies

Responsibilities

  • Support origination and structuring of corporate lending transactions focusing on Large Financial Sponsors in real estate
  • Coordinate with product teams for client relationship management
  • Generate and deliver pitch books showcasing financial solutions
  • Monitor client portfolios and industry changes impacting business needs
  • Initiate new client sales contacts and relationships
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of loans for large Financial Sponsors
  • Collaborate with deal teams to develop creative financing solutions

Benefits

  • Health insurance and wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Accidental and life insurance coverage
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

09/29/2026

Address:

151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

Please note the base salary for this role is $200,000 USD

Supports the origination and structuring of corporate lending transactions with a focus on Large Financial Sponsors in the real estate sector. Coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships. Includes providing lending expertise for a variety of sectors with a focus on transaction financing, establishing credit facilities to support trading products business and facilitating credit approvals in support of the broader product suite across Capital Markets. Cross sells Corporate Banking products (e.g. FX / treasury products, cash management & corporate cards, commodities, investment management, securitization, leasing, Trade Finance products, etc.) to BMO Capital Market clients. Also provides ongoing management of the lending portfolio.

  • Contributes to growing / elevating the BMO and BMO Capital Market brand with a commitment to and presence in the community.
  • Operates as key member of the deal team with efforts to maximize sector penetration and returns.
  • Institutes cross-selling initiatives to increase ranking with client.
  • 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 which may affect client’s portfolio and business needs.
  • Initiates contact with partners for new client sales.
  • Partners with deal team and product specialists for accurate, detailed client information.
  • Prepares credit documentation (i.e. including applications, memoranda, presentations, etc.) for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Directly manages a diverse portfolio of loans to large Financial Sponsors with progression toward increasing client responsibility.
  • Reviews and continually monitors performance of existing accounts and client relationships.
  • Identifies opportunities to diversify client portfolios.
  • Understands the needs of clients and provides relevant ideas and opinions to generate recommendations.
  • Collaborates with sector coverage partners to cover clients and prospects and to identify/ deliver creative, timely solutions.
  • Provides deal structuring expertise and negotiates transactions with clients.
  • Prepares/oversees delivery of creative and timely “pitches”.
  • Obtains credit concurrence and coordinates pricing approval as client advocate.
  • Maintains key ongoing coverage contact with lending clients and sector managers.
  • Builds positive client relations through deep/comprehensive understanding of client needs and alignment of our products/services.
  • Identifies and leverages key decision makers and influencers in client / internal organizations.
  • Interprets client strategy and anticipates needs to deliver solutions.
  • Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients.
  • Acts as a positive change agent to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintains awareness of all firm products and services offered and facilitates means of receiving continuous updates.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
  • Works with specialists as needed to support successful deal completion.
  • Uses financial analysis to proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell.
  • Generates updated financial models/ analyses as business needs and industry requirements dictate.
  • Analyzes/assesses industry compilations.
  • Applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables.
  • Completes due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships. May includes client visits, analysis of business models, and comprehensive review of industry trends and related regulations.
  • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Understand complexity of transactions and related risk (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.).
  • Balances the Bank's risk appetite with the client needs in making recommendations/ proposal.
  • Provides feedback on, and, supports continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Identifies opportunities to find more cost-effective ways to impact the bottom line and drive profitability.
  • Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
  • Reviews and guides work of Analysts and Associates to deliver business results.
  • 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.
  • Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently and regularly handles non-routine 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 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Direct experience with acquisition financing for Financial Sponsors with a focus on take-private transactions.
  • Undergraduate degree with focal areas of finance, economics, or accounting preferred with high academic achievement.
  • MBA, CFA or equivalent experience in financial services, accounting, or legal fields.
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, negotiating and structuring complex financial transactions. This should include some experience in a corporate lending environment developing business.
  • Demonstrated working understanding of securitization and private credit markets.
  • Relevant Business Services Sector experience is highly desired.
  • Good knowledge of the organizational lending and portfolio management policies and objectives.
  • Displays advanced deal execution and/or project management skills - ability to manage more than one client / major initiative.
  • Ability to create and deliver professional presentations.
  • Strong analytical skills. Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.
  • Capable of managing conflicting time sensitive priorities

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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