BMO Financial Group
Commercial Banking
Associate
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“Associate at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Credit analysis, Financial analysis, Risk assessment. Analyze credit information. Support lending decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceed ROE thresholds; Enhance portfolio growth; Exceed client expectations
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving; Analytical Thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards, Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred, Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience, Intermediate level of proficiency: Problem Solving, Intermediate level of proficiency: Collaboration, Intermediate level of proficiency: Detail-Oriented, Intermediate level of proficiency: Analytical Thinking, Intermediate level of proficiency: Loan Structuring, Intermediate level of proficiency: Regulatory Compliance, Intermediate level of proficiency: Portfolio Management, Intermediate level of proficiency: Credit Risk Assessment, Intermediate level of proficiency: Banking Operations, Intermediate level of proficiency: Microsoft Office, Advanced level of proficiency: Data analysis tools, Advanced level of proficiency: Financial analysis, Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework
Nice to Have
3 – 4 years of relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment, Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered
What You'll Do.
Analyze credit information
Support lending decisions
Make credit decisions
Perform financial analysis
Assess client creditworthiness
Prepare credit summaries
Analyze financial performance
Analyze risk profiles
Utilize financial models
Assess client repayment capacity
Recommend loan structures
Support credit-granting decisions
Support portfolio monitoring
Assess industry trends
Spot risks and opportunities
Support loan term negotiation
Expand client relationships
Build client relationships
Ensure long-term financial performance
Structure renewal loans
Structure extension loans
Conduct financial analysis
Conduct risk assessments
Make informed decisions
Monitor portfolio performance
Take corrective action
Minimize risk exposure
Adhere to credit policies
Adhere to regulatory standards
Adhere to operational guidelines
Serve as point of contact
Meet client expectations
Enhance service quality
Identify revenue opportunities
Identify cross-selling opportunities
Identify share of wallet opportunities
Leverage analysis tools
Evaluate client returns
Apply Risk Management Framework
Make risk informed decisions
Align decisions to business strategy
Adhere to policy documents
Adhere to regulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with Relationship Manager; Collaboration with business partners
Full Job Description
Application Deadline: 06/25/2026 Address: 135 N Pennsylvania Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service 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. * Performs financial analysis and calculations, assesses client creditworthiness, prepares detailed credit summaries, analyses financial performance and risk profiles of clients within the portfolio. * Utilizes financial models and analytical tools to assess client repayment capacity and recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral. * Supports credit-granting decisions by making recommendations to manager. * Supports portfolio monitoring and compliance, within the portfolio to identify deteriorating credit conditions and ensure compliance. * Analyses metrics and assesses industry trends to spot risks and opportunities. * Supports the negotiation of loan terms and conditions and the structuring of loans that align with client requirements and ensure compliance with the banks risk appetite and policies. * Develops proposals to capture new business and expand client relationships. * 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
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