Director, Commercial Banking-Dealer Finance

Director, Commercial Banking–Dealer Finance – Florida Application Deadline: 07/25/2026 Address: 501 E Kennedy Boulevard Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Responsibilities 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. Manages high‑value client portfolios, driving cross‑selling, retention, and profitability. Drives efforts to identify new business opportunities, acquire clients, penetrate markets, and expand the client base by leveraging market insights, competitor analysis, and cross‑selling initiatives. 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. Advises in various committees and task forces, providing strategic insights and guidance to drive key initiatives. Streamlines operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. Develops communication strategies to influence stakeholders and support organizational change. Structures deals, secures credit approvals, negotiates high‑value transactions, and identifies opportunities for cross‑selling. Partners effectively with Treasury Management Services, BMO Private Bank, Capital Markets, Merchant Services, and Card Services to grow share of wallet. 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 senior specialist resource across BMO. Influences how teams/groups work together. 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 or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Possesses a strong auto dealer industry related referral network capable of driving near‑term new business opportunities. Deep commercial auto dealer finance industry experience. Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal. Problem solver with excellent critical thinking skills. Professional mindset exhibiting reliability, accountability and adaptability. Salary $164,400.00 - $285,600.00 Pay Type Salaried Benefits BMO provides health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Compensation may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards. Note that salaries may vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications, and may include a commission structure for eligible roles. EEO Statement BMO is a proud 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr BMO Harris Bank