Corporate Lending Specialist

BMO Harris Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

BMO Harris Bank in Chicago seeks an experienced Corporate Lending Closing Specialist to manage highly syndicated loan transactions and settlements within LoanIQ and ClearPar. You will handle deal setup at closing, monitor portfolio activity, and book refinancings or corporate actions while delivering timely, accurate service.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in lending, strong data-driven analysis, and proficient communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–6 years of experience in corporate lending or related field.
• Knowledge of syndicated loan processes, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Accurate data entry and proficient in Excel and loan systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage highly syndicated loan transactions in LoanIQ and ClearPar.
• Set up deals at closing and oversee primary syndication settlements.
• Monitor loan portfolios and record bookings for refinancings or corporate actions.
• Provide timely, accurate service and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead or support team activities, scheduling, and training as needed.

Skills

Syndicated loans

Loan closing

LoanIQ

ClearPar

S&P Loan Platform

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Vendor management

Excel

Tools

Excel

LoanIQ

ClearPar

Job description

Application Deadline: 10/09/2026

Address: 320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group: Customer Shared Services

Seeking experienced candidates to join our Leveraged Finance Lending Operations Team, in the role of Corporate Lending Closing Specialist for the Investment & Corporate Banking (I&CB) and Leverage Finance Portfolios.

This role is primarily accountable to manage highly syndicated loan transactions within LoanIQ and ClearPar, including set up of the deal at closing, managing and executing the primary syndication settlement, maintaining ongoing lender positions, and booking of refinancing's or other corporate actions. The ideal candidate is experienced in closing highly syndicated loan transactions and the primary syndication settlement process. Experienced in LoanIQ, ClearPar, and S&P Loan Platform is highly desired.

Provides loan closing and portfolio monitoring support in a professional and timely manner. Facilitates the loan closing process, commitment management and the booking and accounting of the loan portfolio ensuring all required policies, guidelines and standards are met. Delivers exceptional customer service by providing responsive, accurate, consistent, knowledgeable services and support.

Responsibilities

• Addresses more complex escalated customer requests and transactions or escalates with recommendations.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.
• Participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• May act as Team Lead and assist manager in activities such as coordination and scheduling of work, workload management, resource forecasting, quality control, training, coaching team members and problem resolution.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Processes more complex transactions and activities.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies and issues or escalates to manager, as required.
• Completes administrative activities to ensure the smooth operation of the unit; including scanning and filing documents as required.
• Executes routine tasks such as service requests, transactions, queries etc. within relevant service level agreements.
• Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Acts as the day to day contact for vendors; supports the implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of vendor solutions.
• Participates in deal closing events to ensure conditions and funding requirements have been met.
• Analyzes the credit documentation to the credit approval, structures the loan parameters on the lending system and communicates deal information to deal stakeholders.
• Tracks and monitors credit, legal and compliance documentation/collateral and participates in the follow up and escalation process when issues are identified.
• Gathers additional documentation from the customer and/ or internal/external stakeholders to ensure all required information is available to fulfill client requests.
• Manages customer documentation to ensure that records are maintained in a proper manner.
• Investigates and addresses customer services issues according to established parameters, referring or escalating as required.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Develops knowledge around a customer's business, industry, and market in effort to better service their needs.
• May prepare legal documents.
• Collaborates in identifying, recommending and implementing workflow improvements to deliver a more efficient operation.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of business unit's key products and services, processes and controls - In-depth.
• Knowledge of standard desktop applications (i.e. Excel, etc.) and department systems and applications (i.e. LoanIQ, etc.) - In-depth.
• Understanding of business unit's risk and regulatory requirements - In-depth.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• 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

Salary: $55,000.00 - $120,000.00

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.

Benefits

• BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

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.

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.

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