Commercial Banking Market Leader Diversified Industries

Application Deadline :

01 / 08 / 2026

Address :

1230 Peachtree Street

Job Family Group :

Commercial Sales & Service

Leads an assigned Commercial Banking sales team in support of a segment or region to drive financial profitability and region / segment sales. Oversees portfolio risk operational and market management for the specified industry segment or region across a broad range of Bank products and services including lending cash management and advisory services providing a consistent focused approach in the retention and expansion of our market share. The role contributes to and influences the overall strategic direction of the Commercial Banking Line of Business. They assist with the development prioritization and implementation of business technology sales and service and people strategies and plans to optimize channel delivery and enhance the customer experience. The incumbent maintains an ongoing current awareness of industry opportunities and unique risks to maintain a consistent acceptable overall risk profile. Builds and maintains an extensive network in the marketplace of professional contacts including lawyers accountants consultants and investors who view them as a Trusted Advisor who when engaged will enhance their efforts and reputations. This role makes credit decisions / recommendations in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and is accountable to ensure compliance with all credit and non-credit Bank and regulatory policies and guidelines.

• Contributes to setting the overall strategic direction (35-year timeframe) providing insight / expertise on the specified segment or region sales / revenue / profitability.
• Develops and executes operational strategies and plans to achieve business objectives within the segment or region tracking progress to plans and developing communicating delegating and actively participating in the implementation of actions necessary to correct internal and external issues affecting the ability of Commercial Banking to meet annual business plan goals. Provides reliable forecasts and escalates significant issues as appropriate.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of longer-term prospects of the industries to focus strategies in their assigned segment or region.
• Assesses both the competition and market opportunities on a regular basis to identify strengths opportunities weaknesses and threats and create plans to address. Makes recommendations to Commercial Banking leadership team as appropriate.
• Ensures targeted market plans are conceived and executed to support growth and achievement of business objectives. Plans will be at the Team and Individual level and compatible with Commercial Banking strategies and objectives.
• Ensures the effective delivery of sales initiatives and programs by establishing the sales and service context and setting direction for subordinates providing relevant information establishing goals and setting limits.
• Reviews and monitors sales performance against plan and standards to identify and address gaps issues and best practices.
• Works effectively with Commercial Banking colleagues and other Banking Group partners focused on One Client leadership to ensure deal teams and strong working relationships effectively leverage sales and referral opportunities to address the customers full financial needs improve share of wallet acquire new customers retain existing customers and provide the full Commercial Banking offering to customers
• Improves customer service levels by role modeling desired customer service behaviours visibly participate in the customer issue resolution process and monitor adherence to customer service standards.
• Leverages BMO brand and the Commercial Banking offering through delivering and managing the defined customer experience and value proposition.
• Contributes personally to the Banks business objectives through direct market intervention by way of joint sales calls establishing a personal referral network and a variety of business development activities.
• Establishes and enhances the Banks profile in the community by participating in worthwhile business and community activities and seeking out and creating opportunities to promote the products and services of all Banking Groups but particularly the Commercial Banking sales offering.
• Represents the Bank in the business community (customers industry associations government etc.) and plays an active governance role on community boards as required. Establishes and fosters a positive relationship with members of the local media (consistent with Corporate Communication protocols) to ensure that the bank receives favourable coverage.
• Ensures all new business conforms with Bank Policies and other guidelines.
• Exercises discretionary lending limits to approve quality deals that exceed subordinates discretionary limits.
• Manages commercial lending risk and minimizes losses by ensuring that subordinates credit submissions are in conformity with Bank Policies & Procedures.
• Monitors external environment for changing prospects and demographics of the specified segment to ensure that emerging risks in the portfolio are identified and marketing efforts are directed to industries with acceptable risk profiles.
• Provides guidance to the sales team in structuring and pricing sophisticated solutions for the Banks clients. This includes credit quality industry expertise and yield on transactions held by the Bank. Ensures ongoing effective controls are in place to maintain an acceptable stable risk profile in the portfolio.
• Within the mandate of this role promotes and supports the Banks risk culture including ensuring employees understand their accountabilities for risk-taking activities promoting an environment of open communication and effective challenge and establishing the tone from the top through leading by example.
• Complies with the Banks Risk Appetite framework and ensures risk-taking activities remain within agreed limits and comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Role models driving simplicity and productivity enhancements for optimization across groups driving continuous improvement on key measures.
• Activates our winning culture aligned with Purpose. Ignites engagement by aligning our culture to our strategy and fueling exceptional execution.
• Fosters an inclusive environment for all employees by eliminating barriers to inclusion.
• Develops leaders plans for succession and fosters a high-performance culture.
• Drives top talent acquisition and retention developing organizational capabilities to drive competitive advantage.
• Leads and mentors a team with diverse risk and business experience skills and orientation.
• Leads promotes and reinforces the Banks Ambition; personally role models One Bank leadership; drives sustainable improvements in customer loyalty and business growth; adheres and supports enterprise customer experience and brand standards.

Qualifications :

Salary :

$164400.00 - $285600.00

Pay Type : Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Groups 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 Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups 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 : 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. Well 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 well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

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Key Skills

Microsoft Access,SQL,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,Securities Law,Data Mining,Investment Banking,Market Research,Microsoft Excel,Visual Basic,Bloomberg,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 164400 - 285600