Senior Credit Officer, Commercial Real Estate

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About the role

  • Senior Credit Officer adjudicating complex commercial real estate transactions for BMO, a Canadian bank. Advising lending teams and managing portfolio risk across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Independently review, structure, and adjudicate complex commercial real estate credit applications
  • Serve as a senior credit authority and subject matter expert for commercial real estate lending
  • Provide recommendations and approvals within delegated lending authority
  • Evaluate transaction risk, borrower strength, cash flow, collateral quality, market conditions, and overall creditworthiness
  • Partner with Relationship Managers and front-line lending teams to develop sound financing structures
  • Monitor and maintain the overall quality of the commercial real estate portfolio
  • Identify emerging risks, market trends, and potential credit concerns
  • Review approximately 400 credit transactions annually
  • Coach, mentor, and provide oversight to less experienced Line Officers and underwriting professionals
  • Provide clear and concise credit decisions, including rationale, terms, conditions, covenants, and collateral requirements
  • Provide risk insights, industry expertise, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and business partners
  • Collaborate across lending, risk, and operational teams to drive process improvements and support strategic initiatives
  • Stay current on commercial real estate market trends, economic developments, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
  • Support special projects, portfolio reviews, and strategic initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on complex or non-routine credit matters

Requirements

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Deep expertise in commercial real estate credit adjudication, underwriting, and risk assessment
  • Proven ability to evaluate complex transactions and make sound, risk-based lending decisions
  • Exceptional attention to detail and credit judgment
  • Demonstrated track record of maintaining portfolio quality, identifying potential risks, and ensuring compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements
  • Credit qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to established qualification standards
  • In-depth / expert knowledge of banking products and services
  • In-depth / expert knowledge of industry trends and regulations
  • In-depth / expert knowledge of credit portfolio management policies and procedures and financing guidelines
  • Proven leadership skills and highly developed coaching skills
  • Combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge
  • In-depth / expert verbal and written communication skills
  • In-depth / expert analytical and problem-solving skills
  • In-depth / expert influence skills
  • In-depth / expert collaboration and team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration
  • Ability to manage ambiguity
  • In-depth / expert data-driven decision-making skills

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Other perks and rewards
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • In-depth training and coaching
  • Manager support
  • Network-building opportunities
  • Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$85,500 - CA$185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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