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CRE Relationship Manager - Director

BMO Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Los Angeles Full-time Director Account Management

At a glance

Director-level Account Management role at BMO. Los Angeles · full-time · $120,000–$250,000 base.

SalaryStated by BMO
$120,000 – $250,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from BMOOur estimate for the market: $141,250–$171,466Median $160,525
The range includes the market median of $160,525 for lead account management roles in Los Angeles.
Worked out from 18 postings that stated pay, median $160,525. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RoleAccount Management
SeniorityDirector
LocationLos Angeles
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$120,000–$250,000
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2d ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Grow and retain a portfolio of major clients, finding cross-sell openings and turning them into revenue
  • Lead complex financing proposals through deal design, credit sign-off, pricing coordination and negotiation
  • Advise clients on loans, rates, terms and collateral, shaping solutions around their needs
  • Use market, client-industry and competitor analysis to guide coverage plans and client strategies
  • Brief senior leaders on team results, client satisfaction, market shifts and strategic work

What you bring

  • At least ten years in relationship, account or portfolio management within corporate or comparable banking, with sales targets
  • A bachelor’s degree; business, finance or accounting is preferred, with related study or equivalent experience also considered
  • Credit qualifications and related expertise if this position is credit-qualifiable

Who this fits

This director-level role suits a seasoned banking relationship professional who can manage strategic portfolios and lead complex credit transactions. The role is based in Los Angeles and operates across the enterprise, advising senior leaders and coordinating with internal teams.

From the employer

Application Deadline:

11/26/2026

Address:

300 S. Grand Ave.

Job Family Group:

Commercial Sales & Service

Facilitates growth for the Bank through business development and management of key client relationships. Maintains an outstanding and continuous record of significant revenue generation from sales and syndications.

  • Acts as an escalation point for complex client issues, using strategic problem-solving to resolve conflicts and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Leads the structuring of high-value, complex deals, and credit approvals, ensuring alignment with client needs.
  • Oversees credit approvals and drives pricing coordination, acting as the primary client advocate to ensure alignment with client needs and bank objectives.
  • Drives negotiations for high-value, complex transactions and credit approvals, ensuring deals are structured to meet client needs.
  • Manages high-value client portfolios, driving cross-selling, retention, and profitability.
  • Implements cross-selling initiatives, driving client engagement and successfully transitioning opportunities into revenue-generating sales.
  • Leads market coverage strategies to expand portfolios, identify opportunities, and align with business goals.
  • Represents bank at industry forums and conferences, leveraging insights on trends, competition, and emerging products to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Engages with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategies, address client needs, and drive holistic business solutions.
  • Delivers reports to the bank’s leadership on team performance, client satisfaction, market trends, and key strategic initiatives, delivering insights that inform corporate strategy.
  • Drives strategic advisory on loan products, options, rates, terms, and collateral requirements, ensuring tailored solutions that align with client needs and business objectives.
  • Builds and maintains strong long-term relationships with the bank’s high-value and strategic clients, providing strategic advice on financial solutions and ensuring exceptional service and partnership.
  • Structures deals, secures credit approvals, negotiates high-value transactions, and identifies opportunities for cross-selling.
  • Analyzes market trends, client industry developments, and competitive positioning to inform client solution strategies and optimize client satisfaction.
  • Works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to define products, solutions and strategies that best fit clients’ needs.
  • Identifies share of wallet opportunities.
  • Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis.
  • Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance policies in all aspects of relationship management, mitigating risk and maintaining service standards.
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Relationship Management, Account Management or Portfolio Management in a corporate or similar segmented banking environment with sales metrics is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
  • If a Credit Qualifiable role, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Advanced level of proficiency:

  • Project Management
  • Change Management

Expert level of proficiency:

  • Product Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Structuring Deals
  • Portfolio Management
  • Credit Risk Assessment
  • Customer Service
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Negotiation
  • Customer Relationship Building

Salary:

$120,000.00 - $250,000.00

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

About Us

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 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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