Credit Manager, Personal & Business Banking

Application Deadline :

07 / 25 / 2024

Address : 6023 Silver Drive

6023 Silver Drive

Job Family Group :

Audit, Risk & Compliance

This Credit Manager role will be mainly adjudicating Canadian Business Bank transaction requiring a commercially qualified candidate with current commercial recommending C&I limit.

However this position may also need to involve in some retail transactions as the team engages in both Canadian Business Bank and Retail Consumer segments.

Provides independent, objective review and adjudication of credit applications and transactions for an assigned portfolio within credit limits or makes credit recommendations and escalates as required.

Ensures the credit quality of the assigned portfolios are maintained within the Bank's risk tolerance, policies & procedures, and meet financing guidelines.

Supports credit adjudication operations and initiatives. Provides training and support to teams and channels where the applications and transactions originate.

• Recommends alternatives to credit proposals e.g. restructuring of the application and / or use of special loan plans available.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of lending related policies and procedures.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business / group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Identifies business needs, designs / develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business / group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and / or streamlined reporting.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging;

and identifies appropriate distribution channels.

• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Provides technical expertise to other team members, acting as a go-to person for the team.
• Supports the manager by coordinating and managing workflow and exception requests; escalates any concerns.
• Reviews and communicates decisions on credit transactions with rationale that can be understood and explained to customers.
• Identifies and advises on terms, conditions and collateral requirements for the transaction decision as well as opportunities for cross-selling and / or alternative solutions to meet client's needs.
• Keeps abreast of economic and market developments within the portfolio to inform decision making and credit risk policies.
• Provides approval for exceptions according to established policy and standards.
• Monitors the credit portfolio through transaction review & approval to ensure compliance with the Bank's lending policies and procedures.
• Provides credit risk coaching and advice to sales & service employees to increase awareness of risk, policy, and knowledge of structuring transactions.
• Builds effective relationships with internal / external stakeholders.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Focus is primarily on business / group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• 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.

Qualifications :

• Required : Commercially qualified and hold current commercial recommending C&I Limit.
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the established qualification standards.
• In-depth knowledge of banking products & services.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of credit portfolio management policies & procedures, and financing guidelines.
• Proven leadership skills and highly developed coaching skills.
• 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.
• Able to manage ambiguity.

Salary :

$68,000.00 - $126,000.00

Pay Type : Salaried

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 will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit : https : / / jobs.

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