Vice President, Investment Banking, Healthcare (Life Sciences Focus) (New York)

Application Deadline

07/26/2026

Address

151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group

Capital Markets 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

• 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

Salary

Base salary for this role is $260,000.00 USD.

Pay type: Salaried. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 View email address on apply.placed-app.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.