Vice President, Investment Banking, Healthcare (Life Sciences Focus) at Bank of Montreal — New York, NY

Application Deadline:

07/26/2026

Address:

151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

Job Description

Seeking a highly motivated, experienced Investment Banking Vice President to join BMO’s Healthcare Investment Banking Coverage team in New York.

Role Responsibilities:

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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”.
• 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.
• Acts as a positive change agent to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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.
• Creates and updates financial models/ analyses to support strategic recommendations to clients
• 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.).
• 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.
• Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Works independently and exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Provides direction and feedback to Analysts and Associates; accountable for development and mentoring of Analysts and Associates
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Typically, between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in Healthcare Investment Banking
• Life sciences sector experience is required
• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in life sciences areas are highly desirable
• Displays advanced deal execution and/or project management skills - ability to manage more than one client / major initiative.
• Demonstrates strong biopharma 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.
• Exceptional team player with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• 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 $260,000.00 USD.

Salary

Pay Type:

Salaried

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