Commercial Banking Payables Consultant - Cross Border

BMO Bank N.A.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO is hiring a Payables Consultant – Cross Border to drive consultative sales and build strong client relationships in the Cross-Border arena. You will manage the sales cycle from lead to close for treasury and payment solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with Treasury Managers and Relationship Managers to tailor solutions and grow client portfolios. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach are required to optimize the client experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sales and treasury management, financial operations or risk management.
• Advanced: structuring deals; expert: treasury and cash management; analytics and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Apply consultative sales and relationship management to generate leads and close sales.
• Lead cross-border treasury/payables solutions and manage end-to-end sales cycles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery.

Skills

Sales

Treasury management

Financial operations

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Reporting

Sales CRM

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Application Deadline: 12/03/2026 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Payables Consultant – Cross Border (R260028717) Address: 320 S. Canal St. Chicago, IL 60606 Apply consultative sales and relationship management skills to foster Commercial Card and Payment Solution leads, managing the sales cycle through to close for Cross-Border new and existing clients, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Monitors implementation activities to ensure alignment with timelines. Collaborates with cross-border Relationship Managers and Treasury Consultants to provide tailored solutions in the payables space. Optimizes the sales cycle through continuous process improvements to enhance client experience and business outcomes. Strong attention to detail is required to manage through the sales process, ensure client engagement and achieve optimal outcomes. Leads business development efforts by building and nurturing strategic relationships with prospects and existing clients, identifying opportunities for cross-selling treasury and cash management solutions, and leveraging professional networks to expand business reach. Leads complex deal closures with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution aligned with organizational goals and compliance. Evaluates potential vulnerabilities and manages risks within client portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while aligning service levels with business objectives. Oversees client implementation activities to ensure timely delivery, providing actionable feedback for internal process refinement and improved client experiences. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert, delivering innovative payables solutions to enhance client and internal operational efficiency. Represents the organization at industry forums and community events, utilizing market insights and trends to reinforce the Bank’s brand and identify new business opportunities. Executes on strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals, operational excellence, and market-leading practices. Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. Champions process optimization by spearheading large-scale workflow improvements and integrating best practices across treasury and payment operations to enhance operational efficiency. 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. Analyzes client and industry data to inform customized client solution strategies that includes optimizing management of working capital. Works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients’ needs. Builds advocacy and adoption of the suite of industry leading NA TPS digital products & solutions. Supports implementation activities, including documentation, pricing, and project timelines ensuring timely delivery and continuous process improvements. Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance, mitigating risk and maintaining service standards. Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders. Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine. Implements changes in response to shifting trends. 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

5+ years of relevant experience in sales and treasury management, financial operations or risk management in a corporate or banking environment is preferred. Commercial Banking experience is a nice to have Commercial Card knowledge & experience is a must to have Treasury payment systems is a nice to have Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience would be considered. Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge. Advanced level of proficiency: Structuring Deals Commercial Card Solutions Payment Technologies Expert level of proficiency: Working Capital Treasury Management Financial Analysis Risk Assessment Collaboration Regulatory Compliance Data Analysis Reporting Sales CRM Problem Solving.

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 proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Applies consultative sales and relationship management practices to generate leads and close sales of treasury management and payment solutions for new and existing clients while ensuring regulatory compliance. Monitors implementation activities to ensure alignment with timelines. Provides tailored treasury management solutions and optimizes sales processes through continuous process improvements to enhance client experiences and business outcomes. Manages sales processes, client engagement and outcomes. Leads business development efforts by building and nurturing strategic relationships with prospects and existing clients, identifying opportunities for cross-selling treasury and cash management solutions, and leveraging professional networks to expand business reach. Leads complex deal closures with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution aligned with organizational goals and compliance. Evaluates potential vulnerabilities and manages risks within client portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while aligning service levels with business objectives. Oversees client implementation activities to ensure timely delivery, providing actionable feedback for internal process refinement and improved client experiences. Serves as a subject matter expert, delivering innovative treasury solutions to enhance client and internal operational efficiency. Represents the organization at industry forums and community events, utilizing market insights and trends to reinforce the Bank’s brand and identify new business opportunities. Executes on strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals, operational excellence, and market-leading practices. Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. Champions process optimization by spearheading large-scale workflow improvements and integrating best practices across treasury and payment operations to enhance operational efficiency. 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. Analyzes client and industry data to inform customized client solution strategies that includes optimizing management of working capital. Works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients’ needs. Builds advocacy and adoption of the suite of industry leading NA TPS digital products & solutions. Supports implementation activities, including documentation, pricing, and project timelines ensuring timely delivery and continuous process improvements. Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance, mitigating risk and maintaining service standards. Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders. Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine. Implements changes in response to shifting trends. 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

7+ years of relevant experience in Sales and treasury management, financial operations or risk management in a corporate or banking environment is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered. Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge. Advanced level of proficiency: Structuring Deals Expert level of proficiency: Treasury Management Cash Management Payment Technologies Financial Analysis Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Auditing Regulatory Compliance Data Analysis Reporting Sales CRM Problem Solving Collaboration.

Salary

$100,000.00 - $220,000.00 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.

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.