Vice President, Private Equity - BMO Global Asset Management page is loaded Vice President, Private Equity - BMO Global Asset Management
Apply locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R230021092 Application Deadline:
Reporting to the Head of BMO Global Asset Management Private Equity, the Vice President, Private Equity is a key member of the private equity team with a broad range of responsibilities that include sourcing, due diligence, deal execution, portfolio management and management reporting for existing and future private equity funds/programs managed on behalf of institutional and private wealth clients.The individual will partner with the Head of Private Equity to expand BMO’s global presence in the private equity sector. The role requires an experienced individual that is inquisitive, conscientious and possesses the competencies and desire to grow the private equity business within a renowned, global, Canadian financial institution by being actively involved in all aspects of the business.
Investment Management
Participating in all stages of a transaction including initial deal-flow identification, due diligence, preparation of investment papers, review of legal documents, management of capital calls and distributions and quarterly reporting
Analyzing and reviewing financial and operating information relating to private equity fund investments and co-investments
Assessing the strengths and risks of each proposed investment
Reviewing and negotiating legal agreements, including Limited Partnership Agreements and Subscription Agreements
Conducting benchmark analysis using external Private Equity data sources such as Preqin, PitchBook, Burgiss and/or Cambridge Associates
Preparing quarterly performance reports for a portfolio of fund investments and co-investments
Verifying portfolio data to ensure accuracy
Monitoring cash flows (capital calls and distributions) for the managed funds and their underlying investments
Relationship Management
and Western European private equity industry
Collaborating with BMO partners that are also active in private equity industry
Liaising regularly between the various BMO Global Asset Management teams that support the business (e.g., product, distribution, legal, tax)
Promoting both the private equity capabilities of BMO GAM and the business’s global products to North American institutional and qualified, accredited, high net worth investors
Collaborating with BMO GAM’s Distribution team as well as BMO Private Wealth Management to identify and market to prospective investors
Risk Management & Compliance
Managing the portfolio within established risk framework
Monitoring activities to ensure ongoing compliance with risk appetite, framework, and policies
Collaborating with the BMO Legal and BMO Tax teams to effectively manage the risks to the investors and BMO
As a key member of the Private Equity team, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include developing innovative solutions to provide target markets with access to the private equity asset class and growing the private equity portfolios. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the transaction process, including initial deal flow identification, due diligence, preparation of investment papers, review of legal documents, management of capital calls and distributions and regular quarterly reporting.
The candidate will have a high regard for risk management and compliance procedures.
An undergraduate degree, preferably with a degree in business
CA or CFA qualification is an asset
MBA is an asset
Experience investing in the private equity sector (funds and co-investments) with at least 8 years’ experience
Proven ability to work with seasoned private equity professionals
An understanding of the value creation process in private equity
Deep analytical skills to assess the merits and risks of private equity investments
Ability to attentively review, assess, and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized and concise manner
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It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. 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.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.
More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.
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