Bank of Montreal

Senior Director, Commercial Banking

Bank of Montreal$86K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial banking or real estate finance
  • Proven success in business development and relationship management
  • Strong understanding of commercial real estate and alternative assets
  • Experience negotiating transactions with legal counsel
  • Exceptional financial analysis and risk management skills
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead initiatives
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a sophisticated client portfolio
  • Lead business development initiatives with key clients
  • Provide strategic financing solutions for real estate assets
  • Oversee credit underwriting and risk management for transactions
  • Collaborate with Commercial Banking and Capital Markets for client solutions
  • Act as a sector expert providing insights to clients
  • Mentor an Associate and foster a high-performance culture

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Diverse workplace culture
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

10/02/2026

Address:
119 rue St-Jacques ouest

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

The Business Property Finance (BPF) team is a leading national platform, specialized in Canada's alternative real estate sectors, including Seniors Housing, Hotels, Student Housing, Self-Storage, Film Studios, Data Centers, and Parking Facilities. We provide comprehensive financing solutions across the asset lifecycle, from land acquisition and construction financing to lease-up and long-term mortgage financing.

As Senior Director, Business Property Finance, you will manage a fast growing, complex portfolio ~$1 billion in loans, while also serving as a trusted advisor to some of Canada's most sophisticated real estate operators. You will cover the entire Quebec region and lead a high-performing team (Director, Associate and an Analyst) and leverage BMO's full balance sheet capabilities, including capital markets, equity, subordinated debt, and hedging solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Manage and grow a large, sophisticated client portfolio while optimizing profitability and risk-adjusted returns.
  • Lead business development initiatives and expand relationships with key industry clients and stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic financing solutions across construction, operational, and long-term real estate assets.
  • Lead credit underwriting, portfolio management, and risk oversight for complex transactions.
  • Collaborate across Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Capital Partners to deliver integrated client solutions.
  • Act as a sector expert, providing market insights and strategic advice to clients and senior leadership.
  • Lead and mentor a dedicated Associate, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, credit, and operational risk standards.

What You Bring
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial banking, real estate finance, corporate lending, or a related field.
  • Proven success in business development, relationship management, and complex credit structuring.
  • Strong understanding of commercial real estate and alternative asset sectors.
  • Experience negotiating transactions and working with legal counsel and external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional financial analysis, risk management, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Salary:

$86,000.00 - $160,000.00

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

You're fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

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.
Learn more about Bank of Montreal
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