Bank of Montreal

Portfolio Manager

Bank of Montreal$69K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Relationship or Portfolio Management within corporate banking, emphasizing sales metrics.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Credit Qualifications and experience if applicable for the role.
  • Extensive business experience and education in areas relevant to banking operations.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve complex client issues using strategic problem-solving techniques.
  • Structure complex financial deals and secure necessary credit approvals.
  • Develop new business opportunities through prospecting and cross-selling bank products.
  • Review loan applications and service agreements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Formulate market strategies to expand client portfolios and identify opportunities.
  • Engage with senior leadership to align business strategies and address client needs.
  • Represent BMO at industry forums to share insights and drive discussions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and accident/life insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support professional development.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Opportunities for performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

06/10/2026

Address:

269 Laurier Avenue West

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Facilitates growth for the Bank through business development and management of key client relationships. Maintains an outstanding and continuous record of significant revenue generation from sales and syndications.

  • Acts as an escalation point for complex client issues, using strategic problem-solving to resolve conflicts and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Structures complex deals and secures credit approvals, working with internal stakeholders and external partners to optimize revenue.
  • Develops new business by contacting prospects and clients, and by cross-selling Bank products and services that include credit, trust/investment and cash management.
  • Reviews loan applications and cash management service agreements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the bank's risk management standards.
  • Develops market strategies to align with business goals, identifying opportunities, and expanding client portfolios.
  • Identifies key market segments and leverages industry trends to drive business growth and expand the client base. 
  • Represents bank at industry forums and conferences, leveraging insights on trends, competition, and emerging products to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Engages with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategies, address client needs, and drive holistic business solutions.
  • Prepares reports on team performance, client satisfaction, and market trends for senior executives, providing insights and recommendations for strategic adjustments.
  • Builds and maintains strong long-term relationships with the bank’s high-value and strategic clients, providing strategic advice on financial solutions and ensuring exceptional service and partnership.
  • Structures deals, secures credit approvals, negotiates high-value transactions, and identifies opportunities for cross-selling.
  • Analyzes market trends, client industry developments, and competitive positioning to inform client solution strategies and optimize client satisfaction.
  • Works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients’ needs.
  • Identifies share of wallet opportunities.
  • Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis.
  • Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance policies in all aspects of relationship management, mitigating risk and maintaining service standards.
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in Relationship Management, Account Management or Portfolio Management in a corporate or similar segmented banking environment with sales metrics is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
  • If a Credit Qualifiable role, 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.

Advanced level of proficiency:

  • Product Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Structuring Deals
  • Portfolio Management
  • Credit Risk Assessment
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Customer Relationship Building

Expert level of proficiency:

  • Financial Analysis

Salary:

$69,000.00 - $129,000.00

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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