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The Business Property Finance (BPF) team is a leading national platform, specialized in Canada's alternative real estate sectors, including Seniors Housing, Hotels, Student Housing, Self-Storage, Film Studios, Data Centers, and Parking Facilities. We provide comprehensive financing solutions across the asset lifecycle, from land acquisition and construction financing to lease-up and long-term mortgage financing. 

As Senior Director, Business Property Finance, you will manage a fast growing, complex portfolio ~$1 billion in loans,  while also serving as a trusted advisor to some of Canada's most sophisticated real estate operators. You will cover the entire Quebec region and lead a high-performing team (Director, Associate and an Analyst) and leverage BMO's full balance sheet capabilities, including capital markets, equity, subordinated debt, and hedging solutions. 

What You'll Do 

• Manage and grow a large, sophisticated client portfolio while optimizing profitability and risk-adjusted returns. 

• Lead business development initiatives and expand relationships with key industry clients and stakeholders. 

• Provide strategic financing solutions across construction, operational, and long-term real estate assets. 

• Lead credit underwriting, portfolio management, and risk oversight for complex transactions. 

• Collaborate across Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Capital Partners to deliver integrated client solutions. 

• Act as a sector expert, providing market insights and strategic advice to clients and senior leadership. 

• Lead and mentor a dedicated Associate, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance. 

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, credit, and operational risk standards. 

What You Bring 

• 10+ years of experience in commercial banking, real estate finance, corporate lending, or a related field. 

• Proven success in business development, relationship management, and complex credit structuring. 

• Strong understanding of commercial real estate and alternative asset sectors. 

• Experience negotiating transactions and working with legal counsel and external stakeholders. 

• Exceptional financial analysis, risk management, and strategic thinking skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills. 

Why Join Us 

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading team with deep industry expertise, national reach, and a strong growth mandate. You'll work with premier clients, structure innovative financing solutions, and play a key role in growing one of Canada's most specialized real estate finance platforms. 

Impact. Leadership. Complex Deals. Industry Expertise. 
Join Business Property Finance and help deliver the next generation of real estate financing solutions. 

You’re fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

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 https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/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. 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.