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Application Deadline:

04/29/2024

Address:

180 Montgomery St.

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

About us:

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. We continue to be listed among the most sustainable companies in the world – notably, ranked for the 19th straight year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. BMO was also recognized as the world’s top financial institution for helping make progress in support of a just and sustainable economy by the World Benchmarking Alliance. And, for the sixth consecutive year, we were recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. We are excited to announce that we are growing our Sustainable Finance practice in General/Diversified Industries for North America. The Diversified Industries Portfolio is supported by a dedicated relationship manager, credit underwriting and portfolio management team as well as BMO’s Commercial- and Investment Banking product platform. We draw on our deep expertise to advise our clients on risks and opportunities associated with sustainable finance activities.

About the Role:

The Director role will report to Head of Sustainable Finance and Clean Energy and will play a crucial role in driving impact by delivering sustainable banking capabilities. The successful candidate will lead our growth ambitions to be our clients top financing partner in achieving their sustainability roadmaps and supporting a sustainable future. Responsible for establishing broad engagement by delivering advisory and along with working with industry bankers in financing key climate solutions for clients transitioning their business to less resource intensive models.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Commercial Diversified Industries sustainability strategy in partnership with Industry Heads in US and Canada and sector bankers.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client's requirements, take charge of client strategizing and implementation by originating a range of financing options, collaborating with portfolio bankers according to suitability and necessity.
  • Provide direct client advisory to a wide range of clients in key top sectors in the portfolio to influence their sustainability actions with a 3–5-year road map.
  • Influence client investment plans and position BMO’s targeted banking toolset and offerings in the key markets we serve.
  • Monitor the key sustainability developments, proactively share relevant insights, thought leadership, policy regulatory and incentive levers for financing opportunities in a rapidly changing global environment.
  • Build further organizational delivery capacity by collaborating with key partners on training, internal and external communication, and marketing, demonstrate our expertise in key industry events.
  • Collaborate with other partners in Capital Markets and ESG (Enterprise Environmental, Social, and Governance) for new product development and business development focused initiatives including external partnerships.
  • Collaborate and support development and execution of climate and environmental risk management, risk policy and agricultural regulatory responsibilities for the sector in BMO.
  • Travel: 25% in US & Canada

Qualifications:

  • 5-10 years of sustainability leadership experience and subject matter expertise in managing and leading sustainability efforts in an Industrials, Manufacturing company.
  • In-depth understanding of evolving landscape as it relates to financial services, preferred experience in sustainable finance at a financial institution/bank, direct structuring experience with existing sustainable banking solutions, structuring guidelines, and principles.
  • Knowledgeable in voluntary, regulatory sustainability disclosure and reporting frameworks.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry verticals and market’s competitive environment.
  • Demonstrated history of successful business development, including ability to network in external markets.
  • Strong relationship management and collaboration skills. Ability to influence across a matrix organization up or down while using a collaborative mindset.
  • Excellent presentation skills to engage diverse range of internal and external audiences, from peers to senior executives.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Being a change agent and having long-term impact focus.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.

Compensation and Benefits:

$120,000.00 - $222,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BMO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected. characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

We’re here to help

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.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. BMO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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