Vice President of Sales Lead, Commercial Banking Greater Kitchener, Canada Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Sales Lead for Commercial Banking to drive market growth and manage relationships with sophisticated commercial clients. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, expanding and deepening client relationships, identifying business opportunities, and leading complex financing transactions from initial discussions through approval and closing. The role provides strategic advice on financing, growth, acquisitions, succession planning, and capital needs, while partnering with credit, risk, and other teams to deliver tailored solutions. The successful candidate will also represent the organization in the business community and lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in commercial or corporate banking, relationship management, or a comparable client-facing financial services role, with a record of growing complex client portfolios. Strong commercial credit expertise—including structuring, negotiating, and underwriting complex transactions—and demonstrated business development and executive relationship skills are required. Applicants should bring leadership experience, sound financial analysis, risk assessment, and portfolio management capabilities, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Hiring Company

BMO Financial Group