Manager Credit, Fulfillment and Funding

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Business Banking Analyst to perform client credit analysis and advise on lending processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking, be fluent in English and French, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering top-notch financial services while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Typically 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of banking experience required.
• Advanced understanding of business banking products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client credit analysis.
• Make credit decisions and advise on banking products.
• Develop strategic plans and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Credit analysis

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Influence

Data driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Application Deadline:

07/03/2025

Address:

105-119-129 rue St-Jacques O

Performs ongoing comprehensive client credit analysis for an assigned number of client portfolios to assess the business entity’s overall financial health and credit risk using discretionary authority within prescribed limits. Applies lending expertise to a lending product portfolio or part of the lending process (e.g. underwriting, funding, monitoring). Makes credit decisions or provides timely advice to the business banking relationship manager for action in compliance with internal controls and audit, regulatory, and Bank policies and procedures.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works with internal partners (e.g., underwriters) to resolve complex or persistent issues, manage the credit approval and exceptions process, and serve as an escalation point with other departments.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic 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.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Leads / participates in the design, implementation and management of core business / group processes.
• Coordinates work and resource requirements, quality control, training, and problem resolution as required by leadership.
• Assigns tasks within guidelines provided by leadership.
• Coaches team members as required.
• Analyzes lending applications to identify, correct, and make credit decisions or advise of deficiencies and/or exceptions in accordance with sound credit granting principles; recommends remedies to maintain acceptable asset and credit quality.
• Analyzes lending applications to confirm security valuations and completes and approves credit applications for authorization in compliance with the Bank’s business banking lending policy.
• Develops risk profiles, credit structuring of lending proposals, and completes credit investigations.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves issues raised through audits and quality checks to adequately document lending decisions.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhance analysis, and/or streamline reporting.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• 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.
• Adheres to business banking lending processes, policies, procedures, legal, regulatory, audit, and ethical requirements.
• 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.
• Liaises between clients and various departments across the organization to discuss issues and procedures, and provide product support and expertise.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of banking experience.
• Advanced understanding of business banking products, lending process and directives, credit risk policies and standards, supporting processes, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and Bank policies.
• Strong knowledge of credit qualification and adjudication standards, policies, and procedures.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.

You’re fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

Grade:

7

Job Category:

People Manager / Gestionnaire

Salary:

$68,000.00 - $126,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The salary range provided reflects BMO Financial group’s compensation range for the grade band associated with this position.

Salary placement within the range outlined above is role-based and will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set consistent, and competitive ranges. We regularly evaluate compensation, identify any changes in the market and adjust our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.

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’s comprehensive 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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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 strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. 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. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.