Director, global markets corporate banking

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider offering corporate and investment banking, treasury management, and research and advisory services to clients worldwide.

This role requires an experienced senior banker with a strong background in credit adjudication and knowledge of trading product structures. The individual is responsible for a diversified portfolio spanning commodities and single‑product relationships across a broad range of trading solutions. The position leads the end‑to‑end execution of complex, cross‑border trading facilities, coordinating closely with Trading, Legal, Credit Risk, Operations, and external counsel. The role requires confidence in leading negotiations on key structural terms, including security, margining frameworks, and close‑out provisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of transactions, including due diligence, financial analysis, structuring and negotiation of legal documentation.
• Consider risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day‑to‑day accountabilities and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Actively monitor clients, industries and regulatory agencies, assess implications for the portfolio and take appropriate actions.
• Review and continually monitor performance of existing accounts and client relationships, ensuring timely identification and escalation of emerging risks.
• Understand the complexity of transactions and related risks (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.).
• Independently manage a complex portfolio of companies with competing priorities while overseeing junior team members’ deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and execution, proactively developing practical and well‑considered solutions.
• Execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and performance feedback to Associates and Analysts; be accountable for development of juniors, where applicable.
• Serve as the key first line of defense and credit recommender for Global Markets transactions/facilities.

Qualifications

• Preferred industry knowledge in commodities (metals, energy, agriculture, carbon credit).
• 10+ years of relevant experience and a post‑secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of capital markets, trading products, corporate banking and applicable regulations is required.
• Excellent understanding of portfolio management strategies and objectives.
• Substantial experience in deal/transaction execution.
• Technical proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong data management skills.

Please note the base salary for this role is $175,000 CAD.

La rémunération totale offerte par BMO variera selon le type de rémunération associé au poste et peut comprendre des primes de rendement, des primes discrétionnaires ainsi que d’autres avantages et récompenses. BMO offre également une assurance santé, le remboursement des frais de scolarité, une assurance accident et une assurance vie, ainsi que des régimes d’épargne‑retraite.

BMO s'engage à offrir un milieu de travail inclusif, équitable et accessible. Des mesures d’adaptation sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation, veuillez communiquer avec votre recruteur.