Community Development and Economic Equity Specialist jobs in United States
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BMO · 1 month ago

Community Development and Economic Equity Specialist

BMO is a financial institution committed to creating positive change in communities. They are seeking a Community Development and Economic Equity Specialist who will act as a Subject Matter Expert for Community Development Activities and partner with internal teams to drive business development strategies focused on underserved communities.

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Responsibilities

Identify, qualify and document community development services within the volunteerism management system
Review and decision volunteer activities for CRA qualification
Gather documentation that supports the qualification in a consistent and thorough format
Track CD services within internal data repository ensuring data accuracy
Streamline internal processes and technology keeping in mind current CRA rule
Develop CD Services reporting, including development of annual goals in collaboration with the CRA Outreach Team
Responsible for the development and fulfillment of ad hoc reporting as needed
Responsible for the development and maintenance of CD Services procedures
Coordinate and develop examination documentation; respond to examiner inquiries; work with lines of business to produce data documentation; and work with the CRA Governance team to coordinate exam specific information as it relates to CRA
Develop the CD Services Performance Contexts for each identified assessment area in partnership with the CRA Strategy and Initiatives Manager
Conduct market and industry research to identify prospective clients and growth segments within the diverse business community
Track and analyze pipelines, referral sources, and deal flow to help optimize business development performance
Support prospect outreach through preparation of client profiles, pitch materials, and opportunity summaries
Maintain a database of diverse-owned businesses and community partners to drive targeted engagement
Assist in evaluating financial statements and credit metrics for prospective clients
Prepare dashboards and reports that track client activity, portfolio diversity, and relationship manager performance
Partner with analytics and credit teams to model potential revenue, deposits, and lending outcomes
Support execution of the team’s annual business plan and community engagement goals
Collaborate on the development of programs and partnerships that expand banking access for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Create presentation materials for internal and external meetings, including leadership updates and client proposals
Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and documentation to ensure efficient project and relationship management
Act as a backup and quality reviewer for CD Loan and Investment Activities

Qualification

Community Development ActivitiesData driven decision makingRisk/compliance/audit practicesExcelPowerBITableauSalesforceAnalytical skillsRelationship managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Strong attention to detail
Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth
Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth
Relationship management support
Data driven decision making - In-depth
Strong understanding of the Community Reinvestment Act with a focus on Community Development Activities and qualification
Thorough knowledge of risk/compliance/audit practices
Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

Preferred

Knowledgeable in PowerBI, Tableau, Salesforce and other reporting technologies preferred

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

Company

We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. ​ When you join BMO, it opens a world of opportunities.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.54B
2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $142.91M
2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $871.76M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M

Leadership Team

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David Casper
U.S. Chief Executive Officer
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Azam Dawood
Head Of Sourcing
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