BMO U.S. · 2 hours ago
Director, Corporate Banking
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $250K/yr
9+ years expBMO U.S. is a financial services company that is seeking a Director of Corporate Banking. The role involves supporting the origination, structuring, and management of corporate lending transactions primarily in the Internet and Digital Media sector, while collaborating with various teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
Banking
Responsibilities
Cultivates, maintains, and deepens relationships with new and existing clients across the Internet & Digital Media sector
Expands BMO’s presence and brand through strong market engagement and community involvement
Identifies and initiates new business opportunities, including cross‑selling products and expanding share of wallet
Anticipates evolving client needs and delivers strategic, creative, and timely solutions
Serves as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance
Acts as a key member of deal teams to drive sector penetration and optimized returns
Leads the structuring, negotiation, and execution of lending transactions
Prepares and delivers client pitch materials and participates in presentations
Partners with Investment Banking and product specialists to ensure accurate and comprehensive client information
Coordinates pricing, credit concurrence, and internal approvals as client advocate
Works with specialists to support successful transaction execution
Directly manages a diverse lending portfolio, ensuring strong credit quality and performance
Conducts due diligence, financial analysis, modeling, and credit assessment on new and existing clients
Monitors client performance, industry trends, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities
Understands transaction complexity and associated risks (credit, market, operational, regulatory)
Balances client needs with the bank’s risk appetite and evaluates risk‑return trade‑offs
Ensures adherence to internal controls, compliance standards, and policy requirements
Collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners across the bank to deliver seamless client coverage
Supports strategic initiatives and contributes to enterprise‑level decisions
Integrates data and insights from multiple sources to improve processes and reporting
Guides work of junior team members and contributes to continuous improvement efforts
Operates as a subject matter expert for senior leaders and internal stakeholders
Acts as a change agent to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Minimum 9 years of relevant experience plus a post‑secondary degree; finance, economics, or accounting preferred
Strong background in corporate lending, including business development, investment banking, and structuring financial transactions
Deep understanding of lending, credit, and portfolio management policies
Expert knowledge of bank financial products and solutions
Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of analytical software/database tools
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong influencing and collaboration abilities
Ability to manage ambiguity and make data‑driven decisions
Seasoned professional with proven industry experience and strategic thinking capability
Preferred
MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credentials strongly preferred
Sector expertise in Internet & Digital Media or broader Technology industries highly desired
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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