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
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
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