Bank of Montreal

Vice President Mortgage Specialist

Bank of Montreal$86K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in a related field or equivalent education.
  • Expert knowledge of mortgage and credit portfolio management.
  • Strong understanding of the real estate and mortgage lending process, including regulations.
  • Familiarity with competitive marketplace and mortgage sales trends.
  • Expertise in project and time management, along with change management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team to achieve business results.
  • Assess market opportunities and develop plans to address gaps.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance customer acquisition and retention.
  • Develop and execute business and sales strategies.
  • Represent the bank in community activities and promote local initiatives.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for education expenses.
  • Accident and life insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plans for long-term financial security.
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

07/03/2026

Address:

1225 McCowan Road

Job Family Group:

Retail Banking Sales & Service

  • Manages people and leads a team capable of delivering the desired business results.
  • Assesses marketplace and competition opportunities to identify strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses and create plans that address gaps and opportunities.
  • Works effectively with other senior leaders to leverage sales and referral opportunities, improve wallet share, and acquire new customers.
  • Develops, maintains, and executes a business plan, including sales strategies, to achieve sales objectives and acquire new clients.
  • Acts as a key BMO representative for local community activities in the market.
  • Addresses customer service issues according to established parameters, escalating persistent or complex matters to more senior staff or other departments for resolution.
  • Manages risk to minimize losses by monitoring and controlling reports to meet compliance requirements within established risk guidelines.
  • Identifies and shares best practices across a network of divisional leaders.
  • Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
  • Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
  • Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
  • Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
  • Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements, and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
  • Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
  • Defines business requirements for analytics and reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
  • Develops and applies the framework for databases; oversees database management in adherence with data governance standards.
  • Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
  • Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.
  • Identifies performance enhancement opportunities to significantly improve employee productivity, reduce costs, and manage risks.
  • Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
  • Leads / participates in the design, implementation and management of core business / group processes.
  • Engages with third party realtors, lawyers, and related referral sources to create strong relationships that generate referrals for clients requiring real estate lending solutions.
  • Sells real estate lending and insurance products and identifies and initiates cross-sell opportunities and referrals in the best interest of the customer.
  • Verifies mortgage approvals for compliance with regulatory requirements and operational and credit policies.
  • Participates in projects and other activities designed to improve the customer experience.
  • Liaises between clients and various departments across the organization to discuss issues and procedures, and provides mortgage and insurance product support and expertise.
  • Completes all necessary transactional documentation in compliance with security measures.
  • Ensures adherence to all aspects of First Principles our code of Business Conduct and Ethics which deals with individual accountability as it relates to potential conflicts of interest, safeguarding of client information, trading in securities, anti-money laundering, privacy and disclosure of outside business activities.
  • Acts in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements that include, but are not limited to, Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Reporting requirements, FCAC consumer provision requirements, and Privacy Act provisions in accordance with Bank Policies & Procedures.
  • Follows security and safeguarding procedures and apply appropriate due diligence in accordance with Bank policy for the prevention of loss due to fraud, robbery, counterfeiting, money laundering or defalcation.
  • Protects the Bank’s assets by adhering to all everyday banking, business banking, investment and lending regulations (as appropriate), Policies and Procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements and established risk guidelines.
  • Understands risks and takes appropriate actions as they relate to personal banking, deposit and investment products, including all documentation, and any other requirements to maintain operational integrity.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of both customer and Bank information ensuring compliance with Bank Policies & Procedures.
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • In-depth/Expert knowledge of mortgage and credit portfolio management.
  • In-depth understanding of the real estate and mortgage lending process, investment and insurance products, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • In-depth/Expert knowledge of the competitive marketplace and trends in mortgage sales.
  • In-depth/Expert project and time management.
  • In-depth/Expert experience with change management.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

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: 

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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