Bank of Montreal

Manager, Margin Lending

Bank of Montreal$70K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in a financial or banking setting
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • CIRO licensed (Investment Representative) preferred
  • Proficient in program management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Experienced in team collaboration and problem-solving
  • Adept in data-driven decision-making techniques

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage portfolios to ensure compliance with margin requirements
  • Collaborate with account management to streamline loan approvals
  • Lead and develop a team of margin lending professionals
  • Implement risk management programs and initiatives
  • Analyze and mitigate program risks to enhance operational efficiency
  • Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication as a subject matter expert
  • Support the execution of strategic business initiatives

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Accident and life insurance options
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
  • Robust support for career development and training programs
Full Job Description
Application Deadline: 09/27/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Business Management Monitorportfolios, report & manage riskto ensure collateral values meet margin requirements dictatedeither by CIRO or internal risk guidelines, while reviewing trading activities to ensure timely settlement& prevent free riding. Collaborate with account management / credit to support stakeholders in loan approvals while maintaining excellence in operational processes. Support new initiatives by providing feedback on its implementation, impact on our functions & client reception, ensuring alignment & operational best practices. Supports the business/group leader in the effective management, maintenance and administration of Margin Lending and Credit function within the unit including overseeing business operations within the jurisdiction to ensure adherence and efficiency. Lead and develop a team of margin lending professionals Provide ongoing training, performance management and career development support Foster a strong risk culture, accountability and operational excellence within the team Contributes to a strong risk management culture through collaboration with other first line employees, and second- & third-line functions to ensure operational risks are identified, mitigated, monitored and reported on an ongoing basis. Monitor portfolios, report & manage risk to ensure collateral values meet margin requirements dictated by CIRO or internal risk guidelines, while reviewing trading activities to ensure timely settlement. Collaborate and partner with account management/credit to support stakeholders in loan approvals while maintaining excellence in operational processes. Assists with the implementation of risk management programsand new initiatives by providing feedback on its implementation while identifying and minimizing negative impacts to the business, ensuring alignment & operational best practices, impact to teams functions and client reception Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies. Acts as a subject matter expert in the evaluation, development and implementation of an internal control system. Serve as the key escalation point for margin lending and credit issues. Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Builds effective relationships with internal stakeholders. Ensures alignment between stakeholders. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues. 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. Monitoring to ensure defined processes and procedures are followed. Develops, documents and maintains business/group procedures updating and obtaining approvals as regulations or the operating environment changes and communicates changes to the business/group & relevant stakeholder groups. Supports the development of measurable sustainment strategies including assessing and recommending mitigations for industry/ segment-specific risks and prioritizing opportunities presented by internal and external stakeholders. Tracks exception/exemption requests and corresponding approvals. Builds awareness, knowledge, and skills and, as necessary, provides communication, practical tools and ongoing support including making presentations, to promote a culture of risk identification and management. Supports the management of margin lending programs for the business/group in compliance with appropriate principles, standards & direction from the second line risk groups. Includes developing and promoting program and ensuring the execution of all program components. Works with assigned business/group leaders to implement regulatory programs and frameworks, developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of the applicable regulatory and internal risk management requirements. Interprets and provides advice on the application of the requirements for the business/group. Develops and maintains an understanding of the business/group strategies and objectives, products and services, internal and external stakeholders and business processes as well as the underlying infrastructure to identify and manage implications and risk exposures for the business/group. Identifies, investigates, analyzes, documents & mitigates program risks, taking into account jurisdictional issues, and raises any issues or concerns to senior leaders and other stakeholders. Analyzes the impact and effectiveness of the program through periodic reviews. Recommends adjustments to the overall program, policy or processes within the business/group in accordance with the Risk Appetite Statement, Governance and Corporate Policy. Supports the business/group through internal/external audits or regulatory examinations and assists in development of action plans to resolve any identified issues. Provides support to the development and delivery of training and awareness programs within the business/group to increase awareness of and compliance to risk management requirements. 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: 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. CIRO licensed (Investment Representative) preferred Program Management - Good. 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: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Groups 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 Groups expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Groups 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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