Analyst, Corporate Banking- US Diversified

The Analyst will serve as a key member of the deal team in the underwriting, credit approval, and portfolio management; supporting the deal team by analyzing financial and operating data for trends in financial performance of companies and industries. The Analyst will be involved in the initial screening of transactions, due diligence, credit approval, and negotiation of legal documentation. The Analyst will help assess BMO's hold appetite across revolvers and term loans. Experienced Analysts will participate in client pitches to help support cross-selling opportunities for hedging and other traditional corporate banking products.Primary Function and ResponsibilitiesNew UnderwritingsUse independent critical thinking skills to analyze historical financial performance, create Base/Stress case financial projection models, develop risks and mitigants, business strengths, and credit rationale for completing a transactionWork across groups to compile diligence lists and lead diligence calls with company management teams and other lendersComplete risk / return models for new dealsCollaborate with colleagues on different teams (Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking Industry Coverage, Ancillary Product groups) on materials for committee meetings attended by senior leaders across the bankAddress questions from the Investment Committee and Credit team to support new transactions Portfolio ManagementReview and monitor Borrowers' financial statements for potential changes which may affect the Borrower's performance through detailed review of quarterly financial statements, participation in quarterly lender calls, and ongoing dialogue with management teamsPrepare concise credit analysis and other correspondence on a quarterly basis for certain Borrowers, and on an annual basis for all BorrowersAssess Borrowers' internal risk rating on a regular basis based on their financial performance and changes to the qualitative aspects of the businessEvaluate opportunities for new business (ancillary products such as FX and interest rate hedging and cash management) with existing BorrowersConduct analysis and comprehensive review of industry trends and comparable transactions in the industry Relationship ManagementAssist in the preparation of pitch materials for client meetings and cross-sell of corporate banking productsExperienced analysts will participate in client pitches to help support cross-selling opportunities for hedging and other traditional corporate banking products Education/Professional ExperienceCompletion of a financial analysis credit training program1 - 3 years of relevant experience within investment banking, corporate banking, corporate credit, commercial banking or capital marketsPrior experience with a large Financial Institution is strongly preferredAn undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and an outstanding academic achievement Skills:Excellent analytical skills pertaining to business, financial, and credit analysisSkilled in building complex three-statement financial modelsStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, notably MS ExcelAbility to be creative, insightful and resourceful in performance of dutiesStrong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environmentStrong ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized mannerExcellent capability to independently function as part of a team through self-motivation