Application Deadline:

03/23/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Technology & Innovation Team Overview

BMO Technology & Innovation Banking is a national commercial banking team delivering capital, insights, and sector expertise to Canada's leading high-growth technology companies. The team provides tailored lending and advisory solutions to clients across enterprise software, consumer software, hardware, life sciences, fintech, and emerging innovation sectors, supporting their needs from early commercialization through scale-up, IPO, and beyond.

Job Overview

The Associate plays a critical role in supporting relationship teams across Technology & Innovation Banking by contributing to credit analysis, portfolio management, deal execution, and client engagement. Working closely with Directors and Analysts, the Associate helps evaluate financing opportunities, structure credit solutions, monitor portfolio performance, and support new business development efforts as BMO expands its presence in the Canadian innovation economy. The successful candidate for this position can be located in either Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC.

Job Description

• Support Directors in preparing credit recommendations, including analysis of risk, deal structure, and client requirements for technology clients.
• Lead due diligence and financial analysis for current and prospective clients; contribute to risk rating assessments and credit structuring.
• Manage portfolio review activities, including annual reviews, interim monitoring, compliance tracking, and identification of emerging risks.
• Participate in client calls, meetings, and site visits as a key member of the relationship team.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support assessment of SaaS metrics, recurring revenue profiles, growth forecasts, covenant structures, and borrowing capacity.
• Review credit documentation for alignment with approved terms and ensure accuracy and completeness of credit files.
• Monitor industry trends, portfolio metrics, and client performance to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations for capital allocation.
• Collaborate with partners across Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management to identify cross-sell and revenue opportunities.
• Support sales activities including pitch materials, prospect analysis, and preparation of client packages.
• Maintain adherence to commercial lending processes, compliance requirements, audit standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to a strong team culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of financial services experience in commercial lending, corporate banking, credit analysis, or relevant capital markets roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; professional designations (CFA, CPA, CBV) are an asset.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to assess credit risk and technology-sector metrics.
• Demonstrated interest in the technology sector and high-growth, innovation-driven businesses.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills; ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to collaboration and supporting the development of junior talent.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment in assessing risk and client needs.

Salary :

$69,000.00 - $129,000.00

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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.