Posted 6 days ago
Analyst, Sponsor Finance
@ Bank of Montreal
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Bank of Montreal is hiring an Analyst, Sponsor Finance, to support deal teams on leveraged buyout transactions for mid-market financial sponsors and private equity clients. The role covers financial and credit analysis, preliminary modelling, due diligence, and preparing investment committee memoranda. Salary ranges from $55,500 to $120,000, with a deadline of 11/16/2026.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze financial and credit data to support lending and investment decisions
- Build preliminary financial models for leveraged buyout transactions
- Conduct due diligence and prepare investment committee memoranda
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify credit risks
- Support loan structuring and client relationship management
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree required; business, finance or accounting preferred
- 1 to 4 years of preferred experience in credit or financial operations
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and credit risk assessment
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and data analysis tools
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and banking operations
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration, Finance, Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. When you join BMO, it opens a world of opportunities. This is a team that's committed to helping you succeed – personally and professionally. Because at BMO, when you grow, we grow. You know your worth and so do we. That’s why we offer the right mix of learning programs, on-the-job experiences, and opportunities to build personal and professional connections – so you can build a meaningful career and thrive as a part of a winning culture. Sound like your kind of place? Then we should be co-workers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 529,147
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59,168
- Reported office locations
- First Canadian Place, 100 King Street, Toronto, ON M5X 1A1, CA
- 111 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, US
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Finance
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Crowdfunding
- Other recorded names
- Bank of Montreal
- BMO
- Specialties
- Personal Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Wealth Management
- Capital Markets
- and Asset Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 8,114,072,573
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. When you join BMO, it opens a world of opportunities. This is a team that's committed to helping you succeed – personally and professionally. Because at BMO, when you grow, we grow. You know your worth and so do we. That’s why we offer the right mix of learning programs, on-the-job experiences, and opportunities to build personal and professional connections – so…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Personal BankingCommercial BankingWealth ManagementCapital Marketsand Asset Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,083 |
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Application Deadline:
11/16/2026Address:
100 King Street WestJob Family Group:
Commercial Sales & ServiceAbout Sponsor Finance
Mid-market Financial Sponsor & Private Equity relationships are managed in this group, Sponsor Finance, a part of Canadian Commercial Banking (CCB). Sponsor Finance is to ensure a high level of coverage designed to maximize opportunities within the sector and to align with the BMO risk appetite, while ensuring opportunities are structured and managed in a manner consistent with the risk characteristics. Sponsor Finance is closely aligned with Financial Sponsor coverage in BMO Capital Markets and with US BMO Sponsor Finance.
About the Analyst role
The Analyst, Sponsor Finance, is a key team member on deal teams, collaborating and generating solutions to current and perspective clients within sector market. The Analyst will support the team in making recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, and client requirements for leverage buyout transactions (i.e. LBOs) by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. The Analyst will assist in executing new transactions as well as portfolio management tasks for accounts managed directly by Sponsor Finance. Primary new business responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of preliminary assessment of investment opportunities, due diligence investigations and analysis, preparation of investment recommendations, legal documentation, and disbursement of funds. This will also include preliminary financial modeling and assisting in the preparation of investment committee memoranda. Please see the job description for key duties, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients. Makes credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment.
- Performs financial analysis and calculations, assesses client creditworthiness, prepares detailed credit summaries, analyses financial performance and risk profiles of clients within the portfolio.
- Utilizes financial models and analytical tools to assess client repayment capacity and recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral.
- Supports credit-granting decisions by making recommendations to manager.
- Supports portfolio monitoring and compliance, within the portfolio to identify deteriorating credit conditions and ensure compliance.
- Analyses metrics and assesses industry trends to spot risks and opportunities.
- Supports the negotiation of loan terms and conditions and the structuring of loans that align with client requirements and ensure compliance with the banks risk appetite and policies.
- Develops proposals to capture new business and expand client relationships.
- Builds and maintains client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners.
- Structures and supports new, renewal and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies
- Conducts financial analysis and risk assessments of clients’ credit information, for an assigned portfolio, to provide insights and make informed decisions
- Monitors the portfolio performance for assigned portfolio of Commercial Banking clients on an ongoing basis, taking corrective action when required.
- Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to credit policies, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines.
- Serves as a point of contact for service requests, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Escalates issues when needed.
- Supports and implements initiatives to enhance service quality, acquire new business and expand client relationships.
- Identifies revenue and cross-selling opportunities to enhance portfolio growth.
- Identifies share of wallet opportunities.
- Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis.
- Manages timely and accurate data entry into BMO's systems and leverages the data to support decision-making.
- 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:
- Preferred 1 – 4 years of relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment.
- If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
- Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
Intermediate level of proficiency:
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Loan Structuring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Banking Operations
- Microsoft Office
Advanced level of proficiency:
- Data analysis tools
- Financial analysis
Salary:
$55,500.00 - $120,000.00Pay Type:
SalariedThe 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.
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