Senior Director

05/11/2025

Address:

2140 boulevard Lapiniere

Commercial Sales & Service

Corporate Finance Team Overview:

The Corporate Finance team within Canadian Commercial Banking, is part of BMO Financial group and covers private corporate clients operating in diversified industries. The team is responsible for marketing, managing, and monitoring large commercial loan portfolios, and also supporting credit requirements and cross selling efforts for other businesses including subordinated debt, equipment leasing, derivatives, cash management, and trade finance. The team assesses financing opportunities of $1,500,000 or more on bilateral basis.

Job Overview

The Senior manager manages jointly with an analyst a commercial lending portfolio, originate new clients and coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships.  Facilitates growth initiatives for the Bank through significant business development and excellent management of key client relationships by cross selling other products (e.g., derivatives, cash management & corporate cards, subordinated debt and equity, leasing, trade finance products, etc.).

Job Description:

• Develop his market by acquiring new clients. He will need to be constantly present in his market and works closely with center of influence to promote the organization.
• Participate in credit recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, and client requirements of new and existing clients. That is including working closely with analyst who is paired with him to facilitate the annual review process, interim reviews, quarterly reports and resolution of exceptions.
• Manages the risk of the assigned complex portfolio in a timely and precise manner.
• Leads and executes business development plans for clients.
• Acts as a key contact to clients on credit related questions and develop strong relationship with clients.
• Research data to facilitate solution to the client’s/prospect’s business and needs.
• Coordinates service administration and processing ensuring client experience is seamless and opportunities are identified and met.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements, and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Maintains accurate documentation and ensure adherence to prescribed policies and procedures and overall safety of the Bank’s position.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge.
• Baccalaureate and/or Master or MBA degree (finance, accounting, economics, or related field) with a strong academic achievement with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• A CPA, CBV, CFA or other relevant professional designation or advanced degree, ongoing or completed, is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with a focus on financial and accounting analysis, as well as data and statistical analysis.
• Excellent computer literacy and technical skills as it relates to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills in French and English.
• Excellent collaboration & team skills.
• Excellent negotiations skills with both clients and legal counsel.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while meeting time sensitive deadlines.
• Solid market network established

We’re here to help

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

You’re fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

$68 000,00 - $126 000,00

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.