Senior Credit Risk Assurance Lead

BMO; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Job summary

BMO is seeking an experienced credit risk professional to lead independent examinations of credits and portfolios, ensuring risk rating accuracy and asset quality. You will advise on policies, drive governance improvements, and collaborate with senior leaders to protect the bank’s reputation.

The role requires extensive experience in credit risk analysis, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence risk decisions are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field.
• Professional designations CPA, MBA, CFA are preferred.
• Superior knowledge across credit administrations, lending processes, analytics and risk evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Review and rate credit risks to ensure timely and accurate ratings.
• Lead portfolio reviews, deep dives, and special credit reviews under governance standards.
• Provide training and guidance on credit risk best practices to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Credit risk

Credit analytics

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA

MBA

CFA

Tools

Financial analysis tools

Excel

Job description

BMO is seeking an experienced credit risk professional to lead independent examinations of credits and portfolios, ensuring risk rating accuracy and asset quality. You will advise on policies, drive governance improvements, and collaborate with senior leaders to protect the bank’s reputation.

The role requires extensive experience in credit risk analysis, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence risk decisions are essential.