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Associate Commercial​/Corporate Banking Specialty Sectors

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Bank of Montreal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 69000 USD Yearly USD 69000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Final date to receive applications

10/16/2025

Address

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group

Commercial Sales & Service

Role Overview

Associate role supporting Commercial and Corporate clients within BMO’s National Infrastructure practice.

Facilitates decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending decisions and processes for the bank. Maintains and promotes a client service environment to satisfy and exceed customer needs and expectations. This role will make credit decisions and recommendations in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and in compliance with Bank Policies & Procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Identifies new sales opportunities for prospects and existing commercial clients through analysis.
  • May participate in on-site client visits with other internal stakeholders.
  • Maintains and promotes a customer service environment which meets and exceeds customer needs and expectations.
  • Recommends credit according to sound credit-granting principles.
  • Exercises individually held Commercial unilateral discretionary limits and any held prescribed approval discretionary limits.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluates clients’ ability to repay loans and consults on loan structure and collateral.
  • Identifies trends in client activities which may be predictive of deteriorating credit quality.
  • Performs periodic reviews of credit where more frequent monitoring may be appropriate.
  • Understands borrower types typical in the high net worth market and their relation to collateral ownership, loan repayment, loan structure, etc.
  • Grants loan requests within specified limits, using understanding of credit scoring and risk management concepts.
  • Monitors covenants of clients within assigned portfolio to identify deteriorating credit conditions and compliance with loan agreement.
  • Provides accurate financial analysis and risk assessment of new and existing customers.
  • Partners with internal stakeholders for accurate, detailed client information.
  • Develops credit information to make lending decisions on new, renewal and extension loans.
  • Assists in negotiations of terms and conditions of all decisions made via phone and e-mail interaction with clients.
  • Prepares summary, present facts and offer opinions concerning credit worthiness.
  • Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to internal credit policies and procedures with respect to lending decisions.
  • Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree with focal areas of finance, economics, or accounting preferred with high academic achievement.
  • 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.
  • Influence skills – In-depth.
  • Data driven decision making – In-depth.
Salary

$69,000.00 – $

Pay Type

Salaried

Benefits

BMO offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For more details, visit

EEO Statement

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Accommodation

Statement

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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