BMO U.S. · 15 hours ago
Director - Portfolio Management Commercial/Corporate Banking Specialty Sector, Engineering & Construction
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $228K/yr
7+ years expBMO U.S. is seeking a Director for Portfolio Management in the Commercial and Corporate Banking Specialty Sector. The role involves managing credit information, making lending decisions, and ensuring compliance with bank policies while providing exceptional client service.
Banking
Responsibilities
Analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients
Makes credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment
Negotiates loan structures and terms and conditions that align client requirements with the bank risk appetite and policies
Develops comprehensive credit structures to meet the transactional needs of more complex clients
Signs off on new, renewal and extension loans within delegated authority
Conducts comprehensive portfolio monitoring including covenant compliance to identify deteriorating credit conditions
Conducts performance analysis, engages with clients and assesses industry trends to identify risks and opportunities
Evaluates portfolio performance and recommends capital allocation strategies that optimize returns with investment objectives
Handles escalated client concerns and service requests, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded
Leads complex proposal development and delivers presentations to capture new business and expand client relationships
Engages with industry peers and networks to gather competitive insights and best practices, applying this knowledge to maintain a competitive edge
Builds and maintains client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners
Structures and supports new, renewal and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies
Conducts financial analysis and risk assessments of clients’ credit information, for an assigned portfolio, to provide insights and make informed decisions
Monitors the portfolio performance for assigned portfolio of Commercial Banking clients on an ongoing basis, taking corrective action when required
Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to credit policies, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines
Serves as a point of contact for service requests, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Escalates issues when needed
Supports and implements initiatives to enhance service quality, acquire new business and expand client relationships
Identifies revenue and cross-selling opportunities to enhance portfolio growth
Identifies share of wallet opportunities
Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis
Manages timely and accurate data entry into BMO's systems and leverages the data to support decision-making
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine
Implements changes in response to shifting trends
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge
Preferred
7+ years of relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment
Master's degree preferred; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO U.S.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.
5001-10000 employees
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