VP, Buy-side M&A and ESOP Advisory

Application Deadline:

05/29/2025

Address:

4400 MacArthur Blvd.

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

BMO Corporate Advisory (BCA) provides advisory services and related analytics for a broad range of strategic transactions and corporate finance topics to commercial clients and prospects of the bank. BCA works in close partnership with BMO’s commercial banking team to bring a strategic approach to its banking relationships, supporting companies throughout their lifecycle. BCA’s services broadly support (i) corporate growth options, including buy-side M&A as well as organic growth; (ii) ownership transition, including both partial and full liquidity options, and (iii) a wide range of general corporate finance topics. The team has a broad and diverse skillset, and is comprised of former investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, private equity and commercial banking professionals.

The VP is a key leader on deal teams, meeting with clients and prospects of the bank to understand their unique situations and objectives and collaborating across all BMO Financial Group platforms to deliver creative, comprehensive advice and financial analyses to help meet those objectives. As a corporate finance and transaction structuring expert, the VP will assist in driving revenue opportunities by actively working with Relationship Managers in the commercial bank to ensure the successful positioning of BMO as a valued-added advisor and financing source for strategic transactions. The VP/Director will lead in developing and presenting ideas and materials covering topics such as mergers & acquisitions, valuation, shareholder buyouts, ESOPs, recapitalizations, financial returns on capital as well as capital markets transactions. Responsibilities will also include mentoring and developing junior members of the team, presenting at events and conferences, developing thought leadership pieces, collaborating with team members to develop and drive new initiatives as well as collaborating closely with other constituents across the bank.

Find out more about BCA at https://commercial.bmo.com/en/us/we-can-help/corporate-advisory/

Facilitates growth initiatives for the Bank through significant business development and excellent management of key client relationships. Maintains an outstanding and continuous record of significant revenue generation from sales and syndications. Ensures the required internal control standards, including adherence to audit, regulatory and compliance policies.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviors in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behavior that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Leads and executes business development plans to that business goals are achieved or exceeded.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• Advises on sales strategy based on a deep understanding of the market, relevant industry verticals, market competitors, client needs and business growth opportunities.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analyzing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Manages the risk of the assigned complex portfolio in a timely and precise manner.
• Directly manage the annual review process, interim reviews, specified quarterly reports and resolution of exceptions.
• Maintains accu