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Retail Relationship Banker

BMO · Gurnee, IL · $43,000–$75,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you recommended something to a customer because it was in their best interest, even if it was not the biggest sale.

What they are checking: Whether they put customers first, which BMO's posting names directly.

How do you feel about having sales goals?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet goals honestly through good conversations.

Tell me about a time you turned an unhappy customer into a loyal one.

What they are checking: Whether they can recover from service problems and build loyalty.

What would you do

How would you start a needs-based conversation with a customer who came in for a simple transaction?

What they are checking: Whether they can open a natural conversation that uncovers real needs.

A customer is upset about a hold on their deposit. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they explain policy clearly and calmly while showing empathy.

How do you decide when to refer a customer to a mortgage, investment or small business partner?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and connect customers to the right expert.

The lobby is full and you are scheduled for appointments. How do you balance both?

What they are checking: Whether they can help with transactions during busy times without dropping commitments.

About the work

How would you help a self-employed customer start a home loan application?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic documentation like tax returns for business-for-self applicants.

How would you go out into the community to bring in new customers?

What they are checking: Whether they have ideas for outreach and appointment setting beyond the branch.

How would you show a customer how to use digital banking so they can bank faster?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain self-serve tools simply and patiently.

Spanish speaking is preferred for some of these branches. How comfortable are you serving customers in Spanish?

What they are checking: Whether they can serve the branch's community in the language customers prefer.

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The full job description

As published by BMO.

Application Deadline: 10/30/2026 Address: 6547 Grand Avenue Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Spanish Speaking Preferred Delivers exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Identifies customer needs and provides advice and guidance regarding financial solutions that are in the best interests of customers. Works collaboratively within the branch and through various channels with BMO partners to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives. • Takes a lead in proactively engaging with existing customers and prospects by providing needs-based assessments to grow loyalty and identify immediate / future opportunities. • Engages customers to complete needs assessments that identify financial solutions and preferred banking channels while recommending tailored solutions addressing both sales and service needs (e.g. everyday banking, retail investments, lending solutions, home financing (including business-for-self applications)), and small business solutions). • Offers clients advice and guidance on available digital and self-serve options with the goal of making banking easy, simple, and fast. • Supports customer transactions needs based on customer traffic. • Engages customers to grow BMO’s business by reaching out, generating appointments, and building new relationships within the community. • Addresses questions and resolves issues raised through consumer credit audits and quality checks to ensure accurate data entry and lending application recommendations in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and lending policies and processes. • Applies the risk management framework to the portfolio to protect the Bank's assets and maintain the quality of the lending portfolio in compliance with requirements for the lending process and established yield, quality, diversification, and risk guidelines. • Makes credit recommendations for personal lending transactions, including home financing, in accordance with sound credit granting principles and with the Bank’s policies and procedures. • Acts as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team. • Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice. • Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Takes the initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal. • Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall customer experience. • Contributes to business results and the overall experience delivered. • May work at multiple branches or through various channels based on market needs; work schedule may differ from week to week in terms of days worked, hours, and shifts. • Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, and act in their best interest. • Keeps current with the wider financial services marketplace, the legal and regulatory environment, and our commitment to uphold the highest ethical requirements of our industry. • Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations. • Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering. • Complies with legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction. • Protects the Bank's assets in compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements. • Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees. • Analyzes issues and determines next steps. • 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: Spanish Speaking Preferred • Typically between 2 - 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Canada only: Registration to sell investment products completed - as appropriate for the jurisdiction. • Appropriate lending qualifications and designations. • Working knowledge of personal and small business customer needs and solutions. • Working knowledge of retail investments and lending products. • Experience in financial services is an asset. • Confident and experienced in the use of social media, tablets, Smart phones, online tools, and applications. • Experience in a consultative customer service or sales role, with a drive to deliver a personal customer experience. • Passionate commitment to helping our customers. • Drive to deliver a personal customer experience. • A focus on results and the ability to thrive in a consultative sales and team-based environment. • Resourceful self-starter with courage and confidence to approach customers. • Readiness to collaborate and work in different capacities as part of a team. • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and connections with customers. • An aptitude for listening, solving problems, and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges. • Specialized knowledge. • Verbal & written communication skills - Good. • Organization skills - Good. • Collaboration & team skills - Good. • Analytical and problem solving skills - Good. U.S. Only: This position will act as an originator of consumer loans as defined by Regulation Z, Regulation G, and the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (the S.A.F.E. Act). This position will require a Federal registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. The Bank will instruct you on the registration requirements needed to comply with this requirement. A criminal background review and credit history evaluation will be required for this position as well as restrictions on performing in a real estate agent capacity. Salary : $43,000.00 - $75,000.00 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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