BMO Financial Group
Finance
LendingSpecialist
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“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.
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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