BMO U.S.

Senior Mortgage Banker – Non-network

BMO U.S.
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $45,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mortgage lending processes, regulatory compliance, and relationship management while effectively executing sales strategies and providing exceptional customer service. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential for identifying opportunities and resolving issues within the mortgage business.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mortgage Lending ProcessSales Strategy ExecutionCustomer Service ExcellenceRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeRelationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and manage referral-network relationships to generate mortgage business and increase BMO’s home-financing market share
  • Identify sales opportunities and refer customers to appropriate BMO colleagues
  • Develop and execute marketing and sales programs, promotions, and initiatives
  • Contact referral and origination sources through national and local partnerships
  • Pursue cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and referrals from existing relationships
  • Establish and enhance the Bank’s community presence through trade shows, conferences, and related events
  • Advocate for and guide customers throughout mortgage applications and processing
  • Partner with branch teams to hand off customers, finalize mortgage documentation, and refer non-mortgage needs
  • Resolve or escalate issues and ensure funds are advanced promptly
  • Provide customer service and identify needs for banking products including everyday banking, lending, and investments
  • Monitor consumer needs, industry trends, best practices, and mortgage regulatory requirements
  • Develop solutions and recommendations aligned with business strategy and stakeholder needs
  • Support strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
  • Conduct independent analysis to resolve strategic issues
  • Liaise with BMO teams and customers to complete home-financing applications
  • Document opportunity, transaction, and issue updates in BMO systems
  • Analyze data and prepare regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards
  • Execute transactions and service requests within service-level agreements and compliance guidelines
  • Apply BMO’s Risk Management Framework and make risk-informed decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Credit qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards, if applicable
  • In-depth understanding of the mortgage lending process and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Strong interpersonal, sales, customer service, and negotiation skills
  • Expert knowledge of self-management and teamwork, personal lending, relationship sales and management
  • Functional knowledge of personal banking, investments, trust services, business and commercial lending, and cash management
  • Strong knowledge of the broader real estate industry and mortgage market
  • Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience
  • In-depth verbal and written communication skills
  • In-depth collaboration and team skills
  • In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills
  • In-depth influence skills
  • Federal registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry is required for U.S. consumer-loan origination
  • Criminal background review and credit history evaluation required
  • Restrictions on performing in a real estate agent capacity

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Commission structure
  • 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
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Credit KnowledgePersonal LendingData AnalysisTransaction ExecutionRisk Management Framework
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
BMO SystemsDashboardsReporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Federal Registration with Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
Industry Keywords
Mortgage MarketReal Estate IndustryCommunity PresenceCross-SellingUp-Selling