BMO Financial Group

Finance

LendingSpecialist

$46–85k Calgary, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Lending Specialist at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Lending Expertise, Credit Analysis, Portfolio Management. Provide customer service and portfolio management. Provide technical expertise for credit analysis”

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth; Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 - 5 years of relevant experience, post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience, In-depth knowledge of personal (primarily) and commercial credit and non-credit products and services, In-depth knowledge of lending processes and supporting policies, In-depth knowledge of loan documentation

Nice to Have

Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards

What You'll Do.

Provide customer service and portfolio management

Provide technical expertise for credit analysis

Apply lending expertise to accounts

Identify cross-selling opportunities

Prepare new business proposals

Participate in client meetings

Assist with client communications

Identify workflow process alternatives

Resolve client questions and concerns

Perform client sales & service support

Determine client needs

Process transactions accurately

Provide after sales support

Maintain knowledge of private banking services

Monitor and track performance

Design and produce reports

Analyze data for insights

Execute lending product setup

Process loan drawdowns

Review monitoring reports

Complete margin / covenant tests

Maintain control of security collateral

Monitor accounts for expiry dates

Monitor lending documentation integrity

Provide service and support to bankers

Identify credit &/or risk management issues

Increase profitability

Ensure timely product setup

Mitigate identified risks

Make credit recommendations/decisions

Escalate irregularities and discrepancies

Participate in audits

Adhere to code of conduct

Follow security procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders; Provides timely, accurate service and support to bankers and specialists

Communication Scope

Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth

Full Job Description

Application Deadline: 06/07/2026 Address: 525 8th Ave SW East Tower Job Family Group: Wealth Sales & Service Provides a superior level of customer service and portfolio management in lending services for all existing and potential clients and in support of a team of specialists and relationship managers. Provides technical expertise for proactive credit analysis, structuring, decisions, and portfolio monitoring. Applies lending expertise to a lending and deposit portfolio of accounts or part of the lending process (e.g. underwriting, funding, monitoring). * Identifies cross-selling opportunities to increase client penetration for banking, investments and deposits. * Prepares new business proposals or presentations to clients/prospects. * Participates in activities for client meetings and account opening documentation. * Assists with the development of client communications as required. * Identifies and recommends workflow process alternatives that can lead to improved efficiency and service levels. * Ensures timely resolution of all client questions and concerns, both internal and external. * Performs client sales & service support activities as required to meet client needs and maintain overall service standards. * Determines client needs and ensures timely and accurate completion of transaction processing. * Provides after sales support and handles exceptions tactfully, accurately and efficiently in accordance with Bank policy. * Maintains detailed knowledge and understanding of the integrated private banking services and offerings and lending procedures. * Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives. * Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues. * Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. * Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. * Executes set-up, maintenance, and advancement of lending products and related account administration as per guidel

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