Vice President, Investment Banking - Metals and Mining Greater Toronto, Canada Area + 1 more

Application Deadline:

01/30/2027

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

BMO Capital Markets’ Global Metals & Mining team has consistently been recognized as the world’s pre-eminent metals & mining investment banking team, having been recognized by Global Finance as the world’s #1 investment bank in the sector every year since 2010. The bank’s focus and commitment to the sector is unparalleled, supported by the leading annual conference in the sector, with leading capabilities in M&A advisory, equity financing, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, and lending, including the largest aggregate balance sheet commitment in the sector.

The global team works together in a coordinated manner, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Miami, London, New York, Beijing, and Melbourne, and Perth. The team is growing, having recently announced an expansion into Miami, and the acquisition of Euroz Hartleys’ capital markets business in Australia.

As part of this growth, the Toronto based Metals & Mining team is recruiting at the Vice President level. This role reports into the Co-Head of Global Metals & Mining, and is intended to be primarily focused on supporting execution of mandates and coverage / pitching activities for intermediate and large cap metals & mining companies in the Americas, but over time, would grow into a coverage role, initially with a focus on junior and emerging companies in the space.

The opportunity is to join a platform which is best able to deliver for clients in this space, and at a time where the Toronto based team is hiring at the VP level for the first time in over a decade.

Applicants who have at least five years of investment banking experience with a primary focus on metals & mining are invited to apply. Educational background in finance, engineering, geology, or other relevant fields would all be considered acceptable. Selected candidates will be interviewed by the North American members of the team.

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.

Operates as key member of the deal team with efforts to maximize sector penetration and returns.

Institutes cross-selling initiatives to increase ranking with client.

Creates pitch books for clients with respect to financial solutions and participate in their presentation to clients.

Monitors client, client industry, and regulatory agencies for potential changes that may affect client portfolio and business needs.

Initiates contact with partners for new client sales.

Directly manages a diverse portfolio of private and middle market companies with progression toward increasing client responsibility.

Reviews and continually monitors performance of existing accounts and client relationships.

Conducts due diligence (e.g. client visits, analyzing business models, and comprehensively reviewing industry trends and related regulations).

Understands client needs and provides relevant ideas and opinions to generate recommendations.

Collaborates with sector coverage partners for clients and prospects to identify / deliver creative, timely solutions.

Provides deal expertise and prepares/oversees delivery of creative and timely “pitches”.

Supports credit concurrence/pricing efforts as a client advocate.

Maintains key ongoing coverage contact with clients and sector managers.

Builds positive client relations through deep/comprehensive understanding of client needs and alignment of our products/services.

Identifies and leverages key decision makers and influencers in client / internal organizations.

Acts as a positive change agent to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Maintains awareness of all firm products and services offered and facilitates means of receiving continuous updates.

Assists in the development of strategic plans.

Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Works with specialists as needed to support successful deal completion.

Ensures alignment between stakeholders.

Creates financial models to analyze client portfolios and anticipate client needs.

Uses financial analysis to proactively identify opportunities to cross-sell.

Generates updated financial models/ analyses as dictated by business needs and industry requirements.

Analyzes/ assesses industry compilations.

Applies appropriate technical concepts and completes / leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports / analyses to support client deliverables.

Understands the complexity of transactions and related risks (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.).

Balances the Bank's risk appetite with client needs when making recommendations / proposals.

Identifies opportunities to find more cost-effective ways to impact the bottom line and drive profitability.

Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.

Reviews and guides work of Analysts and Associates to deliver business results.

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 is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.

Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.

Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

Works independently and regularly handles non-routine 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:

Typically, between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

An undergraduate degree. Focal areas of finance, economics, or accounting preferred with high academic achievement.

MBA, CFA or equivalent experience in financial services, accounting, or legal fields.

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, negotiating and structuring financial transactions. This should include some experience in a corporate lending environment developing business.

Relevant business services sector experience is highly desired.

Good knowledge of the organizational portfolio management policies and objectives.

Displays advanced deal execution and/or project management skills - ability to manage more than one client / major initiative.

Demonstrates strong market knowledge to enable the comprehensive servicing of clients and the effective development of new solutions.

Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools.

Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.

Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.

Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth.

Influence skills - In-depth.

Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Please note the base salary for this role is $160,000 CAD.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

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:

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