Yasat Sarwar

Director Corporate Banking @ BMO Capital Markets

About

With an MBA in Finance and completion of CFA Level II, I bring a strong analytical foundation to my work in corporate, commercial, and business banking. My experience has shaped deep expertise in credit analysis, risk assessment, and client relationship management—skills that help organizations make sound financial decisions and build long‑term value. I’m driven by a genuine commitment to producing meaningful results and contributing to positive change. Whether in the workplace, within my community, or in the broader economy, I strive to create impact through thoughtful problem‑solving, continuous learning, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Teamwork, Finance, Commercial Banking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Relationship Management, Credit Analysis, Management, Due Diligence, Financial Risk, Microsoft Office, Credit Risk, Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Derivatives, Investments, Credit

Experience

Director Corporate Banking

BMO Capital Markets

2023-12 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Toronto, ON

- Providing Corporate Banking coverage to a portfolio of large North American Financial Institutions. Coverage area includes Mortgage Originators and Specialty Finance companies.

Vice President, Corporate Banking

BMO Capital Markets

2020-12 - 2023-11 · 3 yrs

Toronto, ON

- Provided corporate banking coverage to large Canadian Financial Institutions with a focus on Mortgage originators and Consumer Finance companies. - Structured and Executed various bi-lateral and syndicated deals including BMO’s first ever participation in i) a term loan to a holding company to acquire a regulated bank; ii) a corporate revolver secured by reverse residential mortgages; and, iii) an unsecured revolver to a subprime lender; as well as various other revolvers, term loans and trading/transactional lines.

Associate, Corporate Banking

BMO Capital Markets

2019-1 - 2020-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

- Managed a portfolio of large Canadian Financial Institutions- Banks, Credit Unions, Trusts, Consumer Finance, Investment Dealers and Brokers. - Prepared credit proposals, pitch book materials, term sheets and financial models.

Associate, Global Credit

RBC Capital Markets

2016-5 - 2018-12 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

- Managed a credit portfolio of large corporates in the North American Power, Utilities and Infrastructure sector; previously managed a North American Energy portfolio (E&P, Midstream and Oil Field Services).

Senior Account Manager, Business Banking

RBC

2013-11 - 2016-4 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

- Managed a portfolio of 250 small to medium sized business clients, catering to their borrowing, investing and cash managing needs. - Received Quarterly and Annual Royal Performance Awards.

Associate, Corporate Banking

HSBC

2009-1 - 2011-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Dhaka, Bangladesh

- Managed corporate banking needs of Multinational / local large corporates, operating primarily in the manufacturing / supply chain sector. - Prepared credit proposals and financial models.