Director, Commercial Banking

Director, Commercial Banking (Corporate Finance Group) Join to apply for the Director, Commercial Banking (Corporate Finance Group) role at BMO . Corporate Finance Team Overview: The Corporate Finance team within Canadian Commercial Banking covers public and large private corporate clients operating in diversified industries. The team is responsible for marketing, managing, and monitoring large commercial loan portfolios and 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 $25,000,000 or more on a syndicated and bilateral basis. Job Overview The Director manages a commercial lending portfolio, supports the origination of new clients, and coordinates with other products as an integral part of a larger coverage team that maintains strong client relationships. The Director 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). Responsibilities Prepares credit recommendations regarding risk, deal structure, and client requirements by analyzing financial and operational data of new and existing clients. Directly manages the annual review process, interim reviews, specified 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 develops strong relationships with clients. Provides research and data gathering to facilitate solutions to the client’s/prospect’s business and needs. Participates in sales activities such as pitch preparation, client research, and preparation of prospect and client files for further action. 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 ensures 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 complex and non‑routine problems. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge. Master or MBA degree (finance, accounting, economics, or related field) with strong academic achievement and 3–5 years of relevant experience, or an undergraduate degree with 5–7 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. Excellent collaboration & team skills. Excellent negotiation 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. Salary: $86,000.00 – $160,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried To view more details of our benefits, please view: 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. BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr