Bank of Montreal

Senior Analyst, Loan Review

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

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in risk management and credit analysis.
  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of credit and portfolio management practices, particularly in Real Estate.
  • Technical proficiency acquired through formal education or professional experience.
  • Fluency in both French and English required, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and influence skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze quality of risk-related decisions for the Real Estate lending portfolio.
  • Examine individual transactions for adherence to established risk strategies and policies.
  • Support strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and document insights and action plans based on transaction reviews.
  • Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions for risk mitigation.
  • Consult with stakeholders to enhance consistency and transparency in risk reporting.
  • Design tools and training programs to address business needs and improve processes.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education and skill development.
  • Accident and life insurance options available.
  • Retirement savings plans to support long-term financial wellness.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
  • Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on the quality of risk-related decisions for the Real Estate lending portfolio. Examines individual transactions and aggregate level portfolio information to provide insights on the accuracy and consistency of decisions relative to risk strategies, policies, and appetite. Identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective action plans. • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. • Supports the development and promotion of a business/group program. • Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs. • Independently examines credit transactions for adherence to all policies and procedures applicable to the transaction based on established assessment processes. • Documents and reports results of reviews on an individual and summary basis; identifies and recommends action plans for resolving issues. • Identifies where corrective actions are required (e.g. incomplete investigations and analysis, unauthorized advances, possible fraudulent transactions) and escalates per guidelines; ensures corrective action is taken. • Consults with stakeholders to improve consistency and transparency of risk measurement, metrics and reporting. • Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs. • Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions. • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. • Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information. • Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting. • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. • Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences. • 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. • In-depth knowledge of credit, portfolio management and risk management practices. • Credit/lending experience in Real Estate. • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience. • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. Bilingual in French & English required. • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. • Influence skills - In-depth. • Data driven decision making - In-depth. 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: 

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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