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BMO U.S.

Senior Credit Officer, Director – US Insurance

BMO U.S.

. Provide independent credit assessment and adjudication of lending, trading, and counterparty credit exposures involving U.S.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in credit risk assessment and management, particularly within the U.S. Life Insurance and P&C Insurance sectors. Proficient in analyzing financial performance, capital adequacy, and risk profiles while providing strategic recommendations and mentorship.

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Credit Risk AssessmentU.S. Life Insurance ExpertiseCredit UnderwritingPortfolio ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills
Credit RiskFinancial AnalysisCapital Markets ProductsCredit StructuringRisk MitigationPortfolio AnalyticsRegulatory FrameworksDerivativesLending ProductsStatutory Financial Statements
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingLeadershipCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
CFAFRMCPAMBA
Industry Keywords
Insurance SectorCounterparty Credit RiskRegulatory ReviewsStress TestingEmerging Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide independent credit assessment and adjudication of lending, trading, and counterparty credit exposures involving U.S. Life Insurance and P&C Insurance companies
  • Approve transactions within delegated authority and provide recommendations for transactions requiring escalation
  • Assess borrower and counterparty creditworthiness through analysis of financial performance, capital adequacy, liquidity, asset quality, profitability, and risk profile
  • Evaluate and approve corporate lending facilities, derivatives, securities financing transactions, repo, and other capital markets products
  • Monitor portfolio quality and emerging risks to ensure exposures remain within the Bank's risk appetite and credit policies
  • Recommend transaction structures, covenants, collateral arrangements, and credit risk mitigants
  • Serve as subject matter expert for the U.S. Insurance sector
  • Analyze statutory and GAAP financial statements, RBC capital metrics, reserving adequacy, investment portfolios, liquidity, and enterprise risk management frameworks
  • Maintain understanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, market conditions, and competitive dynamics
  • Identify emerging risks and opportunities and communicate implications to senior leadership
  • Partner with Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Trading, and Capital Markets teams while maintaining independent risk oversight
  • Advise senior business leaders on complex credit and risk matters
  • Influence transaction structures and risk outcomes through negotiation and stakeholder engagement
  • Present credit recommendations and portfolio views to senior management and credit committees
  • Build relationships across Risk, Front Office, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Regulatory functions
  • Provide credit coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior professionals
  • Support strategic initiatives, process enhancements, credit policy development, and risk management projects
  • Lead or participate in regulatory reviews, audits, and governance activities
  • Contribute to portfolio reporting, risk analytics, and management information systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in credit risk, counterparty credit risk, insurance credit, or financial institutions
  • Significant coverage experience across U.S. Life Insurance and/or Property & Casualty Insurance sectors
  • Strong lending, credit underwriting, and counterparty credit risk expertise, including capital markets products
  • Experience presenting complex credit recommendations to senior executives and credit committees
  • Proven ability to manage large, complex portfolios and credit exposures
  • Deep knowledge of the U.S. insurance industry, including Life, Annuities, Reinsurance, and P&C sectors
  • Strong understanding of insurance financial analysis, capital adequacy, reserving practices, and regulatory frameworks
  • Advanced credit structuring, portfolio management, and risk mitigation skills
  • Expertise in lending products, derivatives, and capital markets-related credit exposures
  • Strong executive presence with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing abilities
  • Superior analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex credit concepts clearly to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and talent development experience
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments and effectively manages ambiguity
  • CFA, FRM, CPA, MBA, or similar professional designation
  • Experience within a major bank, rating agency, insurance company, or global financial institution
  • Experience with regulatory reviews, stress testing, or portfolio analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • In-depth training and coaching
  • Manager support
  • Network-building opportunities
  • Tools and resources to reach new milestones