Specialist, Personal Lending [Remote, English]

Bank of Montreal; Canada; Remote; CAD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Bank of Montreal in Canada seeks an experienced banking professional to provide credit and lending-related sales and service to customers or prospects. You will advise on borrowing strategies, handle customer contacts, and identify referrals to other business groups.

The role supports remote/virtual servicing and may involve coaching junior associates. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree.

Qualifications

• Typically 2–3 years of relevant experience in banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of personal lending and home financing products.
• Understanding of call centre operations, policies and metrics.
• Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering and compliance requirements may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on borrowing strategies and products that meet their objectives.
• Handle customer contacts and provide credit and lending-related sales and service.
• Escalate complex cases to managers as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of personal banking and lending products and processes.

Skills

Personal lending knowledge

Home financing products

Call centre processes

Call centre technology

Verbal & written communication

Organization skills

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical & problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

Call centre software

Job description

Application Deadline:10/14/2026Address:VIRTUAL(R)59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMOJob Family Group:Retail Banking Sales & ServiceUnderstands customer needs and provides credit and lending-related sales and service to BMO customers or prospects. Advises customers on borrowing strategies and products that meet their objectives. Fulfills sales and service activities for the customer in accordance with approved procedures. Identifies and makes referrals to other business groups. Works through various channels based on the market needs to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.May provide training and coaching to junior associates as needed.Probes to understand customer needs and provides advice related to personal banking and borrowing strategies in the best interests of the customer.Manages all transactional outcomes of customer contacts or defers to appropriate internal business groups.Escalates complex or unresolved customer situations to managers as required.Performs any required documentation to ensure customer’s requests are accurately processed.Maintains current knowledge of personal banking and lending products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations in a professional manner.May research and investigate lending applications, following established processes.Handles customer contacts in an informed, professional, and efficient manner.Integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations, where appropriate.Maintains the confidentiality of customer and Bank information.Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.Adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing reporting requirements, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) consumer provision requirements and Privacy Act provisions.Makes credit decisions / recommendations in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and in compliance with Bank Policy & Procedures.Uses authorized credit qualifications as needed to fulfill customer requests.Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.Analyzes issues and determines next steps.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 2 – 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge of personal lending and home financing products.Knowledge of competitive marketplace and trends in product offerings.Knowledge of contact centre operational processes and policies.Knowledge of call centre technology, processes and metrics.Term Investment Qualified (as required).Specialized knowledge.Verbal & written communication skills - Good.Organization skills - Good.Collaboration & team skills - Good.Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.Salary :$37 000,00 - $70 000,00Pay Type:SalariedThe 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-RewardsAbout UsAt 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.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.