Associate, DCM Infrastructure, Investment Banking

Application Deadline:

Address:
100 King Street West

The Infrastructure Capital Markets group sits within Debt Capital Markets at BMO Capital Markets. The Associate will gain valuable exposure to financial advisory and debt capital raising services for infrastructure, project finance, renewable power, energy, and Public Private Partnership ("P3") sector clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and manage complex financial models used for project financings and P3 bidding processes
• Maintain a current understanding of infrastructure project pipeline and debt capital markets
• Develop expertise with rating agency methodologies and associated qualitative and quantitative credit analyses
• Develop familiarity with debt documentation and structures
• Update P3 projects and debt capital market databases
• Assisting on written presentations, RFP write-ups, and pitch material for clients
• Perform financial analysis for client coverage activities and internal updates on debt capital markets
• Work with other investment banking product and industry coverage group on transactions involving infrastructure, project finance, or investment grade debt issuances
• 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.
• Provides direction and feedback to Analysts; accountable for development and mentoring of Analysts and Co-Op students.
• 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.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience within engineering, accounting, corporate/project finance or 3+ years of investment banking or valuation experience at a financial analyst level in a client facing role.
• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and an outstanding academic achievement.
• MBA degree preferred.
• Knowledge of capital markets and investment banking products.
• Credit analysis experience / understanding.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, other groups, and clients.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects and tasks in an organized manner.
• Superior analytical and quantitative skills.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills, with an ability to provide relevant ideas and opinions to generate recommendations to clients.
• Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics, financial modeling and credit analysis skills; VBA is preferred but not mandatory
• Demonstrated interest in working in capital markets and/or infrastructure role.
• Demonstrates solid deal/transaction execution and/or project management skills.

Base Salary

$135,000.00 CAD

Grade:
6
Job Category:
Individual Contributor / Collaborateur

Salary:

Pay Type:

Salaried

The salary range provided reflects BMO Financial group's compensation range for the grade band associated with this position.

Salary placement within the range outlined above is role-based and will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set consistent, and competitive ranges. We regularly evaluate compensation, identify any changes in the market and adjust our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

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's comprehensive 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

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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.

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.