Bank of Montreal

Portfolio Manager

Bank of Montreal$55K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in treasury management, financial operations, or risk management in banking or corporate environments.
  • Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, with related experience considered.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency gained through education or experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and expand a portfolio of Mid-Market Canadian Commercial Banking clients.
  • Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and offer tailored treasury solutions.
  • Conduct sales discussions and engage proactively with clients on innovative products.
  • Analyze client and industry data to tailor financial strategies and enhance cash flow management.
  • Ensure timely implementation of client solutions while monitoring adherence to regulatory standards.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Accident and life insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

09/20/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

This is a client-facing growth role within BMO's Treasury & Payment Solutions team, supporting Mid-Market Canadian Commercial Banking clients. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing and expanding an existing portfolio of business clients by identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and introducing treasury and cash management solutions. Working closely with Commercial Banking partners, the successful candidate will drive business development, provide strategic advice on treasury products, and help clients optimize their day-to-day banking and cash management needs. This role is ideal for a sales-focused banking professional who enjoys client engagement, sales, portfolio management, and building long-term partnerships in a fast-paced commercial banking environment.

Applies consultative sales and relationship management practices to generate leads and close sales of treasury management and payment solutions for new and existing clients while ensuring regulatory compliance. Monitors implementation activities to ensure alignment with timelines. Provides tailored treasury management solutions and optimizes sales processes through continuous process improvements to enhance client experiences and business outcomes. Manages sales processes, client engagement and outcomes.

  • Manages client sales inquiries related to product offerings, pricing, and implementation, ensuring clear communication and timely responses to facilitate the sales process.
  • Conducts sales discussions, introducing innovative products and services, sharing insights on industry trends, and fostering proactive client engagement.
  • Handles the Client Management Process (CMP) by identifying client needs, building relationships, and driving acquisition strategies to grow the client portfolio.
  • Analyses trends in overdrawn accounts to identify compliance risks, implementing escalation procedures in line with company directives.
  • Resolves document exceptions and maturity report discrepancies, ensuring record accuracy and addressing potential issues.
  • Coordinates client implementation activities ensuring implementation activities are aligned with timelines and outcomes.
  • Provides guidance on treasury management solutions, helping clients optimize cash flow and enhance liquidity management.
  • Attends industry forums and community events, enhancing the Bank's brand, staying updated on market trends, and leveraging insights to support sales strategies.
  • 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.
  • Analyzes client and industry data to inform customized client solution strategies that includes optimizing management of working capital.
  • Works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients' needs.
  • Builds advocacy and adoption of the suite of industry leading NA TPS digital products & solutions.
  • Supports implementation activities, including documentation, pricing, and project timelines ensuring timely delivery and continuous process improvements.
  • Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance, mitigating risk and maintaining service standards.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in treasury management, financial operations or risk management in a corporate or banking environment is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
  • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.

Advanced level of proficiency:
  • Treasury Management
  • Cash Management
  • Payment Technologies
  • Financial Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Quality Assurance Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Analysis Reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented


Salary:

$55,500.00 - $120,000.00

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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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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