Application Deadline:

12/11/2025

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Corporate Finance Team Overview:

The Corporate Finance team within Canadian Commercial Banking, is part of BMO Financial group and covers both public and large private corporate clients operating in diversified industries. The team is responsible for marketing, managing, and monitoring large commercial loan portfolios, and also supporting credit requirements and cross selling efforts for other businesses including subordinated debt, equipment leasing, derivatives, cash management, and trade finance. The team assesses financing opportunities of $25,000,000 or more, both on a syndicated and bilateral basis.

Job Overview

The Director, Credit Structuring, is a leadership role responsible for delivering strategic credit solutions to complex commercial clients. This role provides daily operational support to grow market share and maximize profitability, while ensuring high-quality service delivery and risk management.

Job Description:

• Assist the Managing Directors & Team Leads by playing a pivotal role in with the structuring and execution of customized credit strategies aligned with client needs and business objectives
• Provide expert guidance on credit structuring, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance across diverse industries
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, contributing to portfolio optimization and business planning
• Manage and mentor a team of associates and credit analysts, fostering and recognizing high-performance, collaborative culture, supporting development, and managing poor performance
• Play a key role in onboarding new team members-setting them up for success through knowledge sharing, integration, and hands-on guidance
• Collaborate with Credit Partners and be viewed as a Credit Leader with the capability of carrying and exercising an elevated discretionary limit
• Champion a client-first approach, ensuring timely resolution of complex issues and identifying opportunities to enhance the relationship
• Drive operational excellence through process innovation, analytics, and continuous improvement. Assist MD & TL in monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) across the portfolio and ensure timely follow up with appropriate action plans to address out of compliance items are implemented and actioned by deal teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent delivery of credit solutions and alignment with enterprise strategy
• Identifies issues, gaps and process improvements through open communication with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the bank's policies, procedures and framework, serving as subject matter expert and a key resource for colleagues
• Represent the Commercial Bank in internal and external forums, including regulatory and industry engagements
• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives and support broader strategic priorities as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in commercial banking, credit structuring, or related financial services
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Credit qualified, with deep expertise in credit principles, structuring, and risk management
• Proven technical leadership and recognized as a seasoned expert in the industry
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong influence and collaboration skills, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and deliver results in complex, fast-paced environments
• Thought leader in innovation, with a data-driven approach to strategy and execution

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

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.