Portfolio Manager - Commercial Real Estate (Emerging Middle Market)

BMO•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with aggressive growth ambitions in the U.S. We are driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Our Purpose informs our strategy, drives our ambition, and reinforces our commitments to progress: for a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and an inclusive society. This role analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients. It involves making credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment. The position performs financial analysis and calculations, assesses client creditworthiness, prepares detailed credit summaries, and analyzes financial performance and risk profiles of clients within the portfolio. It utilizes financial models and analytical tools to assess client repayment capacity and recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral. The Portfolio Manager supports credit-granting decisions by making recommendations to their manager, and supports portfolio monitoring and compliance to identify deteriorating credit conditions and ensure compliance. They analyze metrics and assess industry trends to spot risks and opportunities, and support the negotiation of loan terms and conditions and the structuring of loans that align with client requirements and ensure compliance with the bank's risk appetite and policies. The role also involves developing proposals to capture new business and expand client relationships, and building and maintaining client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners. 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. BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good. We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.

Requirements

If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
Intermediate level of proficiency in: Problem Solving, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Analytical Thinking, Loan Structuring, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk Assessment, Banking Operations, Microsoft Office.
Advanced level of proficiency in: Data analysis tools, Financial analysis.

Nice To Haves

3 – 4 years of relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.

Responsibilities

Analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients.
Makes credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment.
Performs financial analysis and calculations, assesses client creditworthiness, prepares detailed credit summaries, analyses financial performance and risk profiles of clients within the portfolio.
Utilizes financial models and analytical tools to assess client repayment capacity and recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral.
Supports credit-granting decisions by making recommendations to manager.
Supports portfolio monitoring and compliance, within the portfolio to identify deteriorating credit conditions and ensure compliance.
Analyses metrics and assesses industry trends to spot risks and opportunities.
Supports the negotiation of loan terms and conditions and the structuring of loans that align with client requirements and ensure compliance with the banks risk appetite and policies.
Develops proposals to capture new business and expand client relationships.
Builds and maintains client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners.
Structures and supports new, renewal and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies.
Conducts financial analysis and risk assessments of clients’ credit information, for an assigned portfolio, to provide insights and make informed decisions.
Monitors the portfolio performance for assigned portfolio of Commercial Banking clients on an ongoing basis, taking corrective action when required.
Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to credit policies, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines.
Serves as a point of contact for service requests, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
Escalates issues when needed.
Supports and implements initiatives to enhance service quality, acquire new business and expand client relationships.
Identifies revenue and cross-selling opportunities to enhance portfolio growth.
Identifies share of wallet opportunities.
Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis.
Manages timely and accurate data entry into BMO's systems and leverages the data to support decision-making.
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.