Business Banking Relationship Manager Trainee

Bank of Montreal; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Bank of Montreal is looking for a Commercial Sales & Service professional to cultivate and manage a portfolio of small business clients in Canada. You will develop strategies to attract new business, expand existing relationships, and deliver exceptional financial guidance.

In this role you will analyze financials, leverage product knowledge, and collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs while upholding risk controls and data governance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis skills to interpret statements and assess creditworthiness.
• Deep knowledge of business banking products, lending processes, and related policies.
• Proven track record in customer sales and service within business banking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across stakeholders.
• Collaborative, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence decisions and drive initiatives with data insight.
• Experience with data-driven decision making in a banking context.
• Typically 4–6 years of relevant experience and a related degree.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage relationships with small business clients to grow pipeline.
• Identify opportunities, refer to colleagues, and execute sales strategies.
• Develop business plans and relationship management strategies to retain customers.
• Cross-sell products and services to meet client needs and wallet share.
• Provide expert guidance on financial solutions and support clients' goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business banking knowledge

Sales & service experience

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Influence & persuasive skills

Data driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Application Deadline: 10/02/2026 Address: 206 Ritson Road North Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a portfolio of small business clients to build a pipeline of new business and increase BMO’s market share. Applies professional consultative sales and business development practices and techniques for an assigned jurisdiction/portfolio. Actively identifies opportunities and refers to BMO colleagues as appropriate. Proactively develops and executes sales strategies to attract new business clients and expand existing relationships. Develops internal and external networks and referral sources to ensure ongoing growth of BMO's business. Generates appointments and opportunities to grow business results through targeted sales efforts. Develops, maintains, and executes a business plan, including relationship management strategies, to achieve customer retention objectives. Identifies prospective customers and cross-sells additional products and services to meet their needs. Develops client rapport and instils confidence to develop credibility and earn their trust as relationship manager. Understands the local market and proactively develops relationships with centres of influence. Delivers exceptional customer service and builds trust by providing expertise, responsive service, and support. Develops and maintains long-term profitable relationships and expands wallet share within the assigned portfolio. Answers inquiries and provides accurate information about business banking products and services. Understands customer needs and offers financial solutions that meet customer goals. Resolves or escalates issues. Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs. Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions. Develops, maintains, and executes a business plan, including relationship management strategies, to achieve customer retention objectives. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues. Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives. Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs. Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service. Supports the development and promotion of a business/group program. Follows security and safeguarding procedures and applies due diligence in accordance with Bank’s policies and ethical standards for the prevention of loss due to fraud, robbery, counterfeiting, money laundering, or defalcation. Maintains the confidentiality of customer and Bank information in compliance with Bank policies and procedures. Identifies risks and takes appropriate actions, including all documentation and other regulatory requirements to maintain operational integrity. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong financial analysis skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret financial statements, assess creditworthiness, and provide actionable insights to drive business growth and mitigate risk.
• Strong knowledge of business banking products, lending processes and loan documentation, and supporting policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Strong experience with customer sales and service.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• 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

Salary: $55,500.00 - $120,000.00 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.

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’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.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Who we are

We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.

BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.