Business Banking Relationship Manager

Bank N.A.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Milwaukee seeks a Commercial Relationship Manager to cultivate and grow a portfolio of small business clients. You will apply consultative sales, develop long-term relationships, and provide financial solutions aligned with client goals.

You will build pipelines, cross-sell products, and maintain high service standards while ensuring compliance with bank policies and risk management frameworks. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis skills with ability to interpret financial statements and assess creditworthiness.
• Strong knowledge of business banking products, lending processes and loan documentation.
• Experience with customer sales and service.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; in-depth.
• In-depth collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in-depth.
• Influence skills; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a portfolio of small business clients to build a pipeline of new business.
• Proactively develops and executes sales strategies to attract new business clients.
• Develops internal and external networks and referral sources for growth.
• Generates opportunities to grow business results through targeted sales efforts.
• Develops and executes a business plan to achieve customer retention objectives.
• Identifies prospective customers and cross-sells products and services.
• Delivers exceptional service and builds trust through expertise and responsiveness.
• Understands local market and develops relationships with centers of influence.
• Resolves issues and provides guidance on implementation of solutions.
• Monitors performance and ensures data governance alignment.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business banking products

Sales & service

Technical proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Application Deadline:

12/03/2026

Address:

790 N Water Street

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Job Responsibilities

• 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 analyzes 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 :

$65,000.00 - $140,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary b