Analyst - finance management

Job Title: Analyst - Sponsor Finance Asset Management

Location: Chicago

Reports To: Team Leader - BSF Asset Management

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Analyst to join our team. This role offers exposure to fund operations, portfolio management, investor communications, and position-level trading activity. The ideal candidate will support the team in managing private credit portfolios, executing fund-level initiatives, and delivering insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset & Fund Management:

• Monitor performance across our direct lending strategy.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc asset-level and fund-level reporting packages.

• Support fund cash flow forecasting, capital calls, distributions, and liquidity planning.

• Coordinate with fund operations personnel to ensure accurate NAV reporting and fund accounting.

• Track fund exposures, leverage levels, and compliance with investment guidelines.

Position Trading & Portfolio Oversight:

• Maintain position-level data across credit investments, including trade settlements, pricing, and performance metrics.

• Assist in trade execution and reconciliation processes.

• Monitor market activity for private credit positions.

• Support rebalancing and optimization of fund portfolios based on strategy, risk, and liquidity constraints.

Investor Relations:

• Prepare investor materials including pitch decks, quarterly reports, capital call notices, and distribution notices.

• Respond to investor inquiries and due diligence requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Support fundraising efforts by contributing to RFPs, DDQs, and marketing presentations.

• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely investor communications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in private credit, investment banking, asset management, fund operations, or investor relations.

• Strong understanding of credit markets, fund structures, and trading mechanics.

• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Familiarity with fund accounting and portfolio management systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with closed-end funds, SMAs, co-investments, and fund-of-one structures.

• Exposure to trade lifecycle management and reconciliation processes

What We Offer:

• Exposure to a dynamic and growing private credit platform.

• Collaborative team environment with direct access to senior leadership.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Salary:

$54,000.00 - $99,600.00

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:

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.

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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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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