Vice President, Corporate Banking - New York

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Application Deadline:

05/29/2025

Address:

151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

Description:

Supports the origination and structuring of project finance lending and advisory transactions across a variety of industries and asset classes including power generation, utilities, infrastructure, energy and energy transition. The position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a proven track record of coordinating internal and external teams to meet transaction deadlines. The individual will ultimately be responsible for hand-on transaction execution and supporting senior professionals in business development. The ability to lead transaction execution and manage junior deal team deal members with minimal guidance under time constraints will be a key differentiator of success.

Origination and Execution:

Understanding the construction, operational, and financing inputs to the project financial model including investing significant time in preparing and explaining credit scenarios and sensitivities, key metrics, and summary outputs

End-to-end transaction execution leadership, including but not limited to the following:
- Credit analysis
- Risk and return analysis
- Due diligence (contract reviews, legal memoranda, etc.)
- Third-party consultant reports (independent engineer, market, insurance, environmental consultants, etc.)
- Credit documentation (review, comment and negotiate financing agreements, term sheets, etc.)
- Financial closing coordination
- AML/KYC and client onboarding activities and coordination
- Virtual data room management

Preparing credit documentation (i.e., applications, memoranda, presentations, etc.) for internal (investment and risk committees) and external stakeholders (clients, investors, lenders, developers)
Summarize diligence materials to develop and produce coherent recommendations and identify key risks and mitigants
Run internal return models
Identify cross-sell opportunities and effectively engagement and liaise with internal product partners
Coordinate with credit and operations teams from origination through close and funding
Coordinate transaction executive with clients, third party consultants and other lenders
Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures, including the identification of exceptions/escalations

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in business, finance/accounting, economics with outstanding academic achievement
Strong financial modelling skills are critical and will be tested during the interview process
Minimum of 5 years of project finance lending and origination experience, with proven experience negotiating and closing project finance transactions
North American sector, market and asset class knowledge across power, utilities, infrastructure, energy and energy transition will be an asset
Effective organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Outstanding communication (written, oral, listening) and interpersonal skills with ability to present complex information succinctly to internal and external audiences
Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and work independently while also being able to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to manage and delegation both downward and upward effectively and proactively anticipate team needs
High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges
Creative problem-solver with intellectual agility and curiosity
Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Base Salary:

$190,000

Salary:

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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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What You Should Know About Vice President, Corporate Banking - New York, BMO

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, consider the Vice President of Corporate Banking position with BMO in the vibrant city of New York! You'll play a crucial role in driving project finance lending and advisory transactions across a variety of sectors, including power generation, infrastructure, and energy transition. This means you'll not only support the origination and structuring of significant deals but also lead transaction execution with a hands-on approach. Your knack for coordination will shine as you collaborate with both internal and external teams to meet those all-important deadlines. With responsibilities that include everything from credit analysis to managing due diligence, there’s never a dull moment! Your strong financial modeling skills and previous experience in project finance will be critical, and you'll be expected to cultivate client relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities. Plus, at BMO, we don't just support your career growth—we encourage it! With a culture that values innovative thinking and teamwork, we're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to tackle new challenges. With a competitive salary starting at $190,000, and an array of benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, joining BMO means you'll be shaping not just your career, but also the future of banking. We can't wait to see how you’ll make an impact with us!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Vice President, Corporate Banking at BMO?

The Vice President of Corporate Banking at BMO is responsible for leading project finance lending and advisory transactions, coordinating all aspects from initial credit analysis through to financial closing and client onboarding. This role requires effective management of internal teams and external consultants, ensuring timely and accurate execution of transactions across various industries.