Bank of Montreal

Asset Based Lending Vice President Portfolio and Underwriting

Bank of Montreal$122K — $228K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in a relevant field or equivalent education and experience.
  • Deep knowledge in credit and risk assessment acquired through hands-on practice.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective client interaction.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and function well in team settings.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in financial analysis.
  • Proficient in influence and persuasion techniques to negotiate effectively.
  • Expertise in data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of 7-10 clients, overseeing both leads and participations.
  • Conduct thorough credit analysis to inform lending decisions for new and existing customers.
  • Prepare credit documentation and maintain client performance monitoring.
  • Draft and coordinate lending proposals and pitches to enhance client engagement.
  • Negotiate transaction terms with clients, utilizing structuring expertise to maximize returns.
  • Lead and mentor junior analysts to align workflow with departmental goals.
  • Assist in closing deals by coordinating with clients, attorneys, and relevant departments.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
  • Comprehensive accident and life insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plans to prepare for the future.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

07/09/2026

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Position is a PM/ Underwriting role, inclusive of current and new customer calling and pitching. As PM, hire would manage 7-10 primarily lead and some participations, while also managing the underwriting of new borrowers and helping train younger team members. Position is involved in decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending decisions for BMO.  Position to be located in Chicago to support market team.

  • Oversees credit and legal documentation and ongoing monitoring of asset and client performance
  • Provides accurate financial analysis and risk assessment of new and existing customers
  • Oversees preparation of concise, well reasoned credit correspondence.
  • Coordinates the preparation of lending proposals and pitches to prospective clients with efforts to maximize penetration and returns.
  • Negotiates transactions with clients and provides deal structuring expertise.
  • Manage work flow of other analysts by aligning tasks with departmental goals and objectives.
  • 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.
  • Establishes cross-selling initiatives to increase penetration with client.
  • Applies knowledge in bank products, processes and systems and effectively trouble shooting to ensure a high-quality client experience.
  • Coordinate closing with closing department, clients and attorneys.
  • Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to internal credit policies and procedures with respect to lending decisions.
  • 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:

  • Typically between 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience helpful.
  • 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, including financial statement analysis and modeling skill.
  • Influence skills - In-depth.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary:


$122,400.00 - $228,000.00

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 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: 

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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