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Analyst, Industrials - Investment Banking

BMO · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in your own work after you'd sent it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors quickly and fix them, which matters in client-facing work.

Why investment banking, and why BMO's industrials group?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for the role and know something about the platform.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team project with tight deadlines. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they work well in teams and take ownership.

What would you do

It's late and an associate gives you new comments on a pitch book that's due in the morning. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can work under pressure and still deliver accurate materials.

How do you balance requests from two deal teams that both need you right away?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly about priorities rather than quietly missing deadlines.

About the work

Walk me through a discounted cash flow analysis for an industrial manufacturer.

What they are checking: Whether they can build and explain a valuation with sensible assumptions for a cyclical business.

How do the three financial statements connect, and how does a change in depreciation flow through them?

What they are checking: Whether they have the accounting basics every banking analyst needs.

What valuation multiples would you use for an industrial company, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that EBITDA multiples are typical in industrials and why comparables must be chosen carefully.

What trend in the industrials sector do you find interesting right now, and what could it mean for M&A?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the sector and can turn a trend into a deal idea.

How would you walk through an LBO model at a high level?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how sponsors value deals, which often come up in industrials.

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The full job description

As published by BMO.

Application Deadline: 12/30/2026 Address: 151 W 42nd Street Job Family Group: Capital Mrkts Sales & Service Additional Job Description BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets Provides a combination of deep industry sector expertise, innovative thinking in a team-based approach and world class execution across a full suite of products to clients through an integrated Capital Markets platform using a sector ecosystem approach. Collaborates to generate creative, client-focused solutions to prospective and current clients. • Develops written internal and external marketing on pitch material. • Supports deal teams in development, presentation, and winning mandates. • Seeks to develop an understanding of client needs and outcomes. • Provides materials to support an outstanding client experience. • Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients. • Provides analytical findings to deal teams. • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. • Ensures alignment between stakeholders. • Completes quality reports/analyses. • Researches and analyzes company and industry financial and operating information. • Performs complex financial modeling and runs valuation analysis as part of client / industry evaluations. • Creates statistical exhibits and financial performance trend analysis for client presentations. • Applies technical concepts and understands implication of work to client/transaction. • Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models. • Provides feedback on, and supports continuous improvement opportunities. • Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis, and/or streamlined reporting. • 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. • Focus may be on a business/group. • Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. • Works mostly independently. • 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: • Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting and an outstanding academic achievement. • Financial analysis training and experience. • 0 - 3 years of successive relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking experience based on business requirements. • Highly skilled in building complex financial models. • Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools. • Skilled in creating statistical presentations. • Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience. • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. • Influence skills - In-depth. Please note the base salary for this role is USD 110,000-135,000 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. 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