Managing Director Media & Entertainment Industries Group

Managing Director, Mid-Corporate Relationship Manager

U.S. Media & Entertainment Industries Group

BMO's U.S. Media & Entertainment Industries Group ("MEIG") is hiring an experienced, driven Managing Director (MD) to lead coverage of mid-cap and large-cap Media & Entertainment clients. MEIG is a dedicated specialty banking platform focused on the evolving media & entertainment ecosystem, supporting a diverse client base spanning entertainment content (studios, film, television, music, and video games), traditional media (broadcast, cable, radio, theaters, and out-of-home), and entertainment-related sectors including live entertainment and support industries, among others.

As the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with aggressive growth ambitions in the U.S., BMO has a solid foundation to continue growing as a top-tier Media & Entertainment industry bank. The growth of MEIG is a strategic priority for the bank with full support from executive leadership.

The MD will play an important leadership role for MEIG, charged with expanding the franchise and portfolio across mid-cap and large-cap Media & Entertainment, reporting directly into the Head of the Unit. The role includes primary coverage ownership for designated Media & Entertainment subsectors, with accountability for growth strategy, credit quality, and overall franchise penetration within those segments. The MD will drive new client acquisition, expand share of wallet across existing relationships, and deliver the full capabilities of the Bank across lending and the broader platform (including TPS, rates, wealth, capital markets and investment banking, as applicable).

MEIG delivers a one-client coverage approach, partnering closely with dedicated and specialized credit underwriting and portfolio management functions, along with the Bank's broader commercial banking, capital markets, and investment banking product platform to provide integrated financing, banking and advisory solutions to industry clients.

The ideal candidate will have deep relationships in the Media & Entertainment industry and a strong understanding of industry market trends and underwriting parameters. MEIG is targeting leading tier commitments, including sole bank, left lead, and joint lead arranger opportunities, which will be proactively supported by the MD’s relationship management and credit execution experience. Additionally, the MD will consistently generate meaningful revenue from sales and syndications, while ensuring compliance with internal control standards, audit requirements, and regulatory policies.

Business Development & Relationship Management

Facilitate growth for the Bank through business development and management of key client relationships; maintain an outstanding record of meaningful revenue generation.

Build and maintain long-term relationships with high-value and strategic clients, serving as a trusted advisor to executive teams and key decision makers.

Drive client planning and share-of-wallet expansion by coordinating the right product partners and delivering integrated solutions.

Lead market coverage strategy for assigned subsectors/segments; identify new opportunities through market insights, competitor awareness, and proactive origination efforts.

Maintain strong connectivity with financial sponsors, private equity firms, and institutional investors active in Media & Entertainment, supporting sponsor‑led transactions and syndicated financings.

Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients’ needs.

Deal Origination, Structuring & Execution Leadership

Lead the structuring of high-value, complex transactions and coordinate deal teams to execute efficiently and with strong client experience.

Apply deep expertise in media‑specific credit structures, including IP‑backed cash flows, content libraries, distribution contracts, project‑based financing, and event‑driven revenue streams.

Partner closely with MEIG’s underwriting/portfolio teams on diligence, modeling approach, and approval strategy to drive high-quality credit outcomes.

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