Sr. Underwriter, Law Firm and Professional Services Group

Final date to receive applications:07/30/2026

Address:300 S. Grand Ave.

Job Family Group:

Wealth Sales & Service The Sr Underwriter of BMO Wealth’s Law Firm and Professional Services Group is primarily responsible for underwriting lending transactions for law firms and partners and ongoing maintenance of the loan portfolio including loan renewals, modifications and annual reviews. The Sr Underwriter, in support of Bankers, to provide analytical support including financial spreading and credit analysis on new lending transactions.

Underwriting and portfolio management

Financial and credit analysis

Support on green lighting proposals

Ensures timely resolution of all client questions and concerns, both internal and external.

Performs client 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.

Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.

Completes comprehensive analysis for risk, financial and profitability rating and assessments.

Reviews and actions overdrafts and other monitoring reports in a timely manner.

Mitigates identified risks and makes credit recommendations/decisions in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and compliance with the Bank’s philosophy and principles outlined in corporate risk policy and supporting policies and procedures.

Identifies and escalates irregularities and discrepancies to management as per guidelines.

Participates in assigned audits and compliance reviews.

Ensures proper adherence to the code of conduct and ethical guidelines.

Follows security and safeguarding procedures and applies appropriate due diligence for the prevention of loss due to fraud, counterfeiting money laundering or defalcation in accordance with Bank policy.

Protects the Bank’s assets by adhering to all banking, investment and lending regulations, policies, and procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements, bank guidelines, and established risk guidelines.

Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.

Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and  knowledge of personal (primarily) and commercial credit, monitoring/operational processes and  understanding of loan and security documentation, including registration and renewal routine.

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

Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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 :$88,800.00 - $

Pay Type:

Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package…