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Commercial Analyst Development Program - Milwaukee, WI (New Grad 2027)

BMO · Milwaukee, WI · $55,000–$110,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is based in Green Bay. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the location, which for a new graduate programme is the commonest reason people decline.

Tell me about a time you found an error in your own work.

What they are checking: The posting names accuracy and integrity of loan documentation, and honesty about mistakes is the trait.

This is a development programme. Where do you want to be at the end of it?

What they are checking: The programme exists to produce commercial bankers, so ambition is expected.

What would you do

You find something in the numbers that worries you and the relationship manager wants the deal. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether the analyst role has a spine, which is the reason it exists.

How would you research an industry you know nothing about?

What they are checking: The posting names assessing industry trends to spot risks and opportunities.

How would you build a relationship with a client when you are the newest person on the call?

What they are checking: The posting names building and maintaining client relationships even at analyst level.

About the work

Walk me through how you would assess whether a business can repay a loan.

What they are checking: The posting names assessing client creditworthiness, which is the whole analytical job.

Which financial statements do you look at first, and what are you looking for?

What they are checking: The posting names financial analysis and analyzing financial performance.

How would you write a credit summary for someone who has to make a decision from it?

What they are checking: The posting names preparing detailed credit summaries, which are read rather than admired.

What do you understand a loan covenant to be for?

What they are checking: The posting names loan terms and conditions, and covenants are where monitoring happens.

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The full job description

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Application Deadline: 10/09/2026 Address: 790 N Water Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients. Makes credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment. • Performs financial analysis and calculations, assesses client creditworthiness, prepares detailed credit summaries, analyses financial performance and risk profiles of clients within the portfolio. • Supports credit-granting decisions by making recommendations to manager • Supports the negotiation of loan terms and conditions and the structuring of loans that align with client requirements and ensure compliance with the banks risk appetite and policies. • Supports portfolio monitoring and compliance, analyses metrics, and assesses industry trends to spot risks and opportunities. • Develops proposals to capture new business and expand client relationships. • Monitors loan performance, accuracy and integrity of loan documentation and addresses credit-related issues while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of loan documentation. • Builds and maintains client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners. • Structures and supports new, renewal and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies • Conducts financial analysis and risk assessments of clients’ credit information, for an assigned portfolio, to provide insights and make informed decisions • Monitors the portfolio performance for assigned portfolio of Commercial Banking clients on an ongoing basis, taking corrective action when required. • Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to credit policies, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines. • Serves as a point of contact for service requests, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Escalates issues when needed. • Supports and implements initiatives to enhance service quality, acquire new business and expand client relationships. • Identifies revenue and cross-selling opportunities to enhance portfolio growth. • 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. • Manages timely and accurate data entry into BMO's systems and leverages the data to support decision-making. • Focus may be on a business/group. • Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. • Works mostly independently. • 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: • Preferred 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment. • If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards. • Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Finance and Accounting preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered. • Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience. Foundational level of proficiency: • Problem Solving • Collaboration • Detail-Oriented • Customer Service • Analytical Thinking Intermediate level of proficiency: • Financial Analysis • Loan Structuring • Data analysis tools • Regulatory Compliance • Portfolio Management • Credit Risk Assessment • Banking Operations • Microsoft Office Salary : $55,000.00 - $110,000.00 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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