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Investment Banking Analyst, Loan Syndications

BMO · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about complex financial analysis you have done. Walk me through how you built it and what you checked.

What they are checking: Modeling depth and self-review habits at the analyst level.

How do you research a company and its industry so you know something the deal team does not?

What they are checking: Research that adds rather than summarizes.

Describe a time you spotted a way to do repetitive work faster. What did you change?

What they are checking: The efficiency improvement this posting explicitly asks analysts to identify.

This pays $110,000 to $135,000, files under Chicago at 320 South Canal Street inside Capital Markets, and prints no application deadline. What do you want to know about the hours, the deal flow and where the team actually sits?

What they are checking: Whether they ask the plain questions about hours and location in a banking seat.

What would you do

A senior banker asks for a number in an hour and the data is incomplete. What do you give them?

What they are checking: Delivering under time pressure while being honest about what is missing.

You find an error in a deck that has already gone to a client. What do you do?

What they are checking: Integrity under embarrassment, which is the real test at this level.

How do you keep quality up when three deals are live at once?

What they are checking: Work management in a seat with several masters.

About the work

Walk me through what you would look at to judge whether a loan will syndicate well in today's market.

What they are checking: Market read, which is the specific knowledge this desk lives on.

How do you build a pitch page that actually helps a deal team win a mandate?

What they are checking: The marketing and pitch material this posting names as a first duty.

What makes a syndication structure attractive to a lender that a borrower might not think about?

What they are checking: Whether they can see the transaction from both sides of the table.

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The full job description

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Application Deadline: 11/29/2026 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Capital Mrkts Sales & Service The salary range for this role is $110,000 up to $135,000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements) 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. • 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. • Prepares industry compilations. • Completes quality reports/analyses. • Applies technical concepts and understands implication of work to client/transaction. • Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models. • Participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels • 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 with outstanding academic achievement. • Financial analysis training and experience. • 0 - 3 years of successive relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking. • Shows initiative, prioritizes work, multi-tasks effectively. • Highly skilled in building complex financial models. • Expertise in using financial computer applications and database management tools. • Skilled in creating statistical presentations. • Creative, insightful, and resourceful. • Strong interpersonal skills within a demanding team environment. • Strong ability to review and assess detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner. • Works independently within a team environment. • 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. 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. 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