Senior Relationship & Credit Risk Lead

BMO; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in the United States is seeking a senior credit risk professional to lead risk assessment, policy adherence, and decision support for a defined commercial portfolio. You will advise stakeholders, develop risk mitigations, and drive credit governance initiatives across the organization.

The role focuses on complex, high-risk transactions, regulatory alignment, and strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect the bank’s capital while enabling growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant credit risk experience.
• In-depth knowledge of banking products and services.
• Expert understanding of credit portfolio management policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex credit situations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide credit risk coaching and support to sales and service teams.
• Advise on credit transactions, terms and collateral requirements.
• Conduct independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
• Develop and manage information systems and reporting for credit risk.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead strategic initiatives and cross-group collaboration to meet business goals.

Skills

Credit risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

BMO Financial Group in the United States is seeking a senior credit risk professional to lead risk assessment, policy adherence, and decision support for a defined commercial portfolio. You will advise stakeholders, develop risk mitigations, and drive credit governance initiatives across the organization.

The role focuses on complex, high-risk transactions, regulatory alignment, and strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect the bank’s capital while enabling growth.