About the Role
The 2026 LaunchPad program offers a structured 12-month start to a career as a Commercial Credit Analyst within BMO Commercial Bank, Canada. It includes cohort-based learning, on-the-job training, mentoring, and exposure to industry experts, fostering holistic skill development and a disciplined career path.
Responsibilities
- Analyze credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions.
- Make credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures.
- Perform financial analysis and calculations, assess client creditworthiness, and prepare detailed credit summaries.
- Analyze financial performance and risk profiles of clients within the portfolio.
- Utilize financial models and analytical tools to assess client repayment capacity and recommend appropriate loan structures and collateral.
- Support credit-granting decisions by making recommendations to manager.
- Support portfolio monitoring and compliance to identify deteriorating credit conditions and ensure compliance.
- Analyze metrics and assess industry trends to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support the negotiation of loan terms and conditions and the structuring of loans.
- Develop proposals to capture new business and expand client relationships.
- Build and maintain client relationships in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners.
- Structure and support new, renewal, and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies.
- Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments of clients’ credit information for an assigned portfolio.
- Monitor the performance of an assigned portfolio of Commercial Banking clients, taking corrective action when required.
- Minimize BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to credit policies, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines.
- Serve as a point of contact for service requests, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
- Escalate issues when needed.
- Support and implement initiatives to enhance service quality, acquire new business, and expand client relationships.
- Identify revenue and cross-selling opportunities to enhance portfolio growth.
- Identify share of wallet opportunities.
- Leverage analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluate client returns proactively.
- Manage timely and accurate data entry into BMO's systems and leverage data to support decision-making.
- Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Work independently on a range of complex tasks, including unique situations.
- Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework, making sound and risk-informed decisions.
Requirements
- Preferred 3 – 4 years of relevant experience in credit, lending instruments, or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment.
- Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards (if a Credit Qualifiable job).
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting preferred.
- Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
- Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Underwriting
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Portfolio Management
- Deal Execution Support
- Governance, Compliance & Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Loan Structuring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Banking Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Data analysis tools
Location
- 270 Dundas Street
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Preferred 3 – 4 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $53,200.00 - $98,300.00
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives
- Discretionary bonuses
- Other perks and rewards
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Accident and life insurance
- Retirement savings plans
About the Company
- BMO is driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life.
- The company aims to create lasting, positive change for customers, communities, and people.
- By working together, innovating, and pushing boundaries, BMO transforms lives and businesses, powering economic growth globally.
- As a BMO team member, you are valued, respected, heard, and have opportunities to grow and make an impact.
- BMO supports employees with tools, resources, in-depth training, coaching, manager support, and network-building opportunities.
- BMO is a leading bank focused on building, investing, and transforming to drive performance and continue growing the good.
- The company fuels growth and expands possibilities for individuals, families, and businesses.
- More than 12 million customers rely on BMO for personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services.
- As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, BMO provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services to over 12 million customers.
- Globally, BMO continues to build, invest, and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.
Equal Opportunity
- BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace.
- The company gains strength through its people and perspectives by learning from differences.
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- To request accommodation, contact your recruiter.
