Managing Director, Commercial Banking (Corporate Finance Group)

BMO; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 171,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Canada seeks a Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager to oversee a diversified commercial lending portfolio and drive client growth. You will originate new clients, coordinate with product teams, and manage complex transactions across syndicated and bilateral opportunities.

The role requires 10+ years in relationship or portfolio management, with strong credit and regulatory knowledge, and a track record of revenue expansion and client retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; CPA certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in relationship management and portfolio management in a corporate banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, credit risk, and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diversified commercial lending portfolio and originate new clients.
• Cross-sell products (derivatives, cash management, equities, leasing, trade finance).
• Lead high-value deal structuring and credit approvals, ensuring client needs are met.
• Mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration to grow revenue and ROE.

Skills

Relationship Management

Account Management

Portfolio Management

Sales Metrics

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Customer Relationship Building

Regulatory Compliance

Product Knowledge

Credit Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Application Deadline: 10/21/2026

Address: 595 Burrard Street

Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Corporate Finance Team Overview: The Corporate Finance team within Canadian Commercial Banking, is part of BMO Financial group and covers both public and large private corporate clients operating in diversified industries. The team is responsible for marketing, managing, and monitoring large commercial loan portfolios, and also supporting credit requirements and cross selling efforts for other businesses including subordinated debt, equipment leasing, derivatives, cash management, and trade finance. The team assesses financing opportunities of $10,000,000 or more, both on a syndicated and bilateral basis.

Job Overview The Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager is an individual contributor who manages a diversified commercial lending portfolio and supports the origination of new clients, and coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships. They facilitate growth initiatives for the Bank through significant business development and excellent management of key client relationships by cross selling other products (e.g., derivatives, cash management & corporate cards, subordinated debt and equity, leasing, trade finance products, etc.). Facilitates growth for the Bank through business development and management of key client relationships. Maintains an outstanding and continuous record of significant revenue generation from sales and syndications. Acts as an escalation point for complex client issues, using strategic problem-solving to resolve conflicts and maintaining strong client relationships. Leads the structuring of high-value, complex deals, and credit approvals, ensuring alignment with client needs. Manages high-value client portfolios, driving cross-selling, retention, and profitability. Drives efforts to identify new business opportunities, acquire clients, penetrate markets, and expand the client base by leveraging market insights, competitor analysis, and cross-selling initiatives. Leads market coverage strategies to expand portfolios, identify opportunities, and align with business goals. Represents bank at industry forums and conferences, leveraging insights on trends, competition, and emerging products to drive strategic decision-making. Advises in various committees and task forces, providing strategic insights and guidance to drive key initiatives. Streamlines operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. Develops communication strategies to influence stakeholders and support organizational change. Oversees resource allocation for the team, ensuring effective use of personnel and budgets to meet organizational goals, enhance team performance, and drive client satisfaction. Builds and maintains strong long-term relationships with the bank’s high-value and strategic clients, providing strategic advice on financial solutions and ensuring exceptional service and partnership. Structures deals, secures credit approvals, negotiates high-value transactions, and identifies opportunities for cross-selling. Analyzes market trends, client industry developments, and competitive positioning to inform client solution strategies and optimize client satisfaction. Works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients’ needs. Identifies share of wallet opportunities. Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis. Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance policies in all aspects of relationship management, mitigating risk and maintaining service standards. Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO. Influences how teams/groups work together. Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems. Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms. Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives. Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes. 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: 10+ years of relevant experience in Relationship Management, Account Management or Portfolio Management in a corporate or similar segmented banking environment with sales metrics is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, CPA certification preferred; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered. If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards. Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge. Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation. Expert level of proficiency: Product Knowledge Regulatory Compliance Structuring Deals Portfolio Management Credit Risk Assessment Project Management Change Management Customer Service Stakeholder Management Negotiation Customer Relationship Building Salary: $120,000.00 - $215,000.00 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. 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. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en. 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. 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. 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.