Portfolio Manager

Chicago, Illinois

Salary Details: $87000.00 - 161400.00 a year

Bank of Montreal
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Application Deadline: 06/01/2025

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Address: 320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Searching for a credit-focused professional with strong underwriting skills and a background working within a commercial lending environment. The ideal candidate has formal credit training and experience analyzing mid to large corporate companies. This person will support deal execution-assessing credit risk, preparing underwriting materials, and navigating transactions through our internal approval process. A keen understanding of commercial credit fundamentals and attention to detail are essential. Experience in the non-bank lender space is a plus but not required.

This role involves:

  1. Facilitating decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending decisions.
  2. Maintaining a client service environment to satisfy and exceed customer needs and expectations.
  3. Making credit decisions and recommendations in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and in compliance with Bank Policies & Procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing cross-selling initiatives to increase client penetration.
  • Applying expertise in bank products, processes, and systems to ensure a high-quality client experience.
  • Coordinating closing processes with relevant departments, clients, and attorneys.
  • Serving as a daily escalation resource to meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to the business/group.
  • Influencing and negotiating to achieve business objectives.
  • Recommending and implementing solutions based on analysis.
  • Conducting independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
  • Helping determine business priorities and strategy execution sequencing.
  • Serving as a subject matter expert for stakeholders.
  • Participating in developing financial models and analytical tools.
  • Designing and producing reports and dashboards.
  • Staying current on financing trends and communicating insights.
  • Leading or participating in communication plans to influence behavior and develop messaging.
  • Overseeing preparation of concise credit correspondence.
  • Coordinating lending proposals and pitches to maximize returns.
  • Negotiating transactions and providing deal structuring expertise.
  • Overseeing documentation and monitoring client performance.
  • Managing workflow of analysts, if applicable.
  • Providing financial analysis and risk assessments.
  • Partnering with stakeholders for accurate client information.
  • Developing credit information for lending decisions.
  • Assisting in negotiations of loan terms and conditions.
  • Preparing summaries and opinions on creditworthiness.
  • Minimizing risk exposure by adhering to credit policies.
  • Contributing to operational programs and building stakeholder relationships.
  • Providing consulting, analytical, and technical support.
  • Using judgment to solve problems within rules.
  • Working independently on non-routine situations.

Qualifications:

  • Typically 5-7 years of relevant experience and a related post-secondary degree or equivalent.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency in the field.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and influence skills.
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Salary:

$87,000.00 - $161,400.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

Compensation may include incentives, bonuses, and benefits. For more details, visit Total Rewards.

About Us:

At BMO, we are driven by a shared purpose to create lasting, positive change. We value and support our employees with training, resources, and growth opportunities. Learn more at our careers site.

BMO is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact (see below) for assistance.

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Date Posted: 22 May 2025
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