Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions

BMO Capital Markets, the based investment and corporate banking practice of BMO Financial Group (NYSE: BMO), is a leading provider of investment and corporate banking services offering middle market private and public company clients a complete range of financial services, including financial advisory and capital raising services, mergers and acquisitions and equity research, sales and trading services.

BMO Financial Group is one of the largest financial services organizations in North America, with over $150 billion in assets. It serves the needs of corporate and commercial, institutional, government and individual clients and has more than 33,000 employees worldwide. A highly diversified financial services institution, BMO operates in more than 30 lines of business within its group of companies, which includes BMO Capital Markets,  and Harris N.A. We are seeking an experienced analyst to work within our Mergers & Acquisitions department.

The Analyst will support the deal team by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries.  The Analyst will complete due diligence on current and perspective clients.  The Analyst will further support the deal teams in a variety of other portfolio management needs for the business.  Experienced Analysts may participate in client calls.

Key Accountabilites
A. Business and Financial Analyses
• Research and analyze financial and operating information relating to companies and industries.
• Perform complex financial modeling and run valuation analysis as part of client/ industry evaluations.
• Create statistical exhibits and trend analysis of financial performance for client presentations.
• Complete due diligence on new and existing client relationships.
• Compile industry compilations.

B. Client and Relationship Management Support
• Provide analytical findings to deal teams.
• Develop written internal and external marketing on pitch material.
• Support deal teams in successful development, presentation, and winning mandates.

a) Knowledge:
• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and an outstanding academic achievement.
• Financial analysis training and experience.
• 1 - 3 years of successive relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking experience based on business requirements.

b) Skills:
• Excellent analytical skills to include business, financial, and credit analysis areas.
• Highly skilled in building complex financial models.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools including MS Excel.  Strong proficiency in other Microsoft Office products and the Internet.
• Skilled in creating statistical presentations.
• Ability to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment.
• Strong ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner.
• Excellent capability to independently function as part of a team through self-motivation.

We reward our talented professionals with a base salary and competitive compensation package, life, health, dental, pension plan, 401(k) and an exceptional working environment.

To explore this opportunity to join BMO Capital Markets, contact Jim Gasper at jim.gasper@hewitt.com .