Senior Credit Risk Review Lead

BMO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks a seasoned Credit Risk Review leader in Chicago. You will evaluate credit portfolios, advise on policies, and ensure the soundness of risk controls to protect profitability and reputation. The role requires deep credit analytics, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Join a team that drives risk insight across the enterprise, supports the Board, and helps shape lending strategy with data-driven decisions and industry expertise.

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations or business designation: CPA, MBA, CFA.
• Superior knowledge of all phases of effective credit administrations, policies and procedures, commercial and/or retail lending processes, and analytical practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify early warning signals and required practices for management of problem accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review and rate credit risks to ensure timeliness and accuracy of credit risk ratings for assigned portfolios.
• Provide independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management, and governance systems.
• Advise on credit policies and processes to account management; make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy based on business understanding.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to maximize risk-adjusted returns and improve customer experience through the lending process.
• Lead or participate in risk reviews, portfolio analyses, and special projects; escalate findings and action plans as needed.

Education

CPA

MBA

CFA

Job description

BMO Financial Group seeks a seasoned Credit Risk Review leader in Chicago. You will evaluate credit portfolios, advise on policies, and ensure the soundness of risk controls to protect profitability and reputation. The role requires deep credit analytics, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Join a team that drives risk insight across the enterprise, supports the Board, and helps shape lending strategy with data-driven decisions and industry expertise.