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About the Role

The Vice President, Trade Risk Distribution & Trade Credit Insurance Management will support the growth and risk management of the bank’s Supply Chain Finance, Receivables Finance, and Working Capital Solutions business through trade asset distribution and trade credit insurance activities. The role is responsible for developing investor and insurer relationships, supporting transaction execution, optimizing portfolio risk, and enhancing capital efficiency. The successful candidate will work closely with Origination, Credit, Treasury, Legal, Operations, and external market participants to facilitate the distribution and insurance of trade-related assets.

Responsibilities

Support the distribution of trade finance and working capital assets to banks, financial institutions, institutional investors, and trade asset managers.
Develop and maintain active relationships with distribution partners and investor networks.
Assist in structuring and executing participations, assignments, and other risk transfer transactions.
Monitor market appetite, pricing, liquidity, and investor requirements to support transaction execution.
Partner with Origination and Credit teams to identify opportunities for risk distribution and portfolio optimization.
Manage relationships with trade credit insurers, brokers, and underwriters.
Support the placement, renewal, and ongoing management of trade credit insurance programs.
Negotiate policy terms, pricing, limits, and coverage enhancements.
Monitor insurance capacity utilization, portfolio concentrations, and insurer performance.
Evaluate insurance solutions that support growth, risk mitigation, and capital efficiency objectives.
Assess credit, operational, and transaction risks associated with trade and supply chain finance structures.
Perform portfolio analysis and identify emerging risks, trends, and concentrations.
Support transaction approvals by providing distribution and insurance-related risk assessments.
Ensure adherence to internal policies, controls, and governance requirements.
Maintain a strong understanding of Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Receivables Purchase Facilities, Payables Finance Programs, Trade Credit Insurance, and Trade Asset Distribution Markets.
Monitor competitive developments, investor demand, insurer appetite, and market trends.
Contribute ideas that enhance product competitiveness, scalability, and profitability.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Assist in developing portfolio reporting, analytics, and management information.
Support governance and documentation requirements for distribution and insurance activities.
Promote best practices and disciplined execution across the business.

Requirements

6-10+ years of experience in Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Working Capital Solutions, Trade Credit Insurance, Risk Distribution, Credit Risk, or related fields.
Existing relationships within Financial Institutions, Trade Asset Managers, Trade Credit Insurance Providers, and Insurance Brokers.
Strong understanding of Credit analysis and risk assessment, Trade and supply chain finance structures, Risk transfer and distribution strategies, Trade credit insurance products and underwriting considerations, and Working capital and liquidity solutions.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to independently assess risks and exercise sound judgment.
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
Proficiency in portfolio analytics, reporting, and transaction management.
Builds and maintains strong investor and insurer relationships.
Demonstrates sound credit judgment and risk awareness.
Executes transactions efficiently and with attention to detail.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and scalability.
Operates with a high degree of accountability, organization, and ownership.
Collaborates effectively across business, risk, operations, and external stakeholder groups.

Skills

Trade Finance
Supply Chain Finance
Working Capital Solutions
Trade Credit Insurance
Risk Distribution
Credit Risk
Financial Institutions
Trade Asset Managers
Trade Credit Insurance Providers
Insurance Brokers
Credit analysis
Risk assessment
Trade and supply chain finance structures
Risk transfer strategies
Distribution strategies
Trade credit insurance products
Underwriting considerations
Working capital solutions
Liquidity solutions
Organizational skills
Project management skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Relationship management skills
Portfolio analytics
Reporting
Transaction management

Location

320 S Canal Street

Work Type

Salaried

Experience Level

Vice President
6-10+ years

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 up to $160,000 USD

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

About the Company

BMO Financial Group’s purpose is to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, creating lasting, positive change for customers, communities, and people.
BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, providing personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services to over 12 million customers.
The company focuses on building, investing, and transforming to drive performance and grow the good.

Equal Opportunity

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.