Community Reinvestment Outreach Regional Manager for BMO Emerging Markets

Application Deadline:

03/26/2026

Address:

1850 N Central Ave, Suite 1500

Job Family Group:

Corporate Affairs

Reporting to the Senior Community Reinvestment Regional Manager team for BMO West, this role is a critical part of the Community Reinvestment Outreach organization. The position is responsible for driving the successful execution of the bank’s Community Benefits Plan and leading the implementation of BMO’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) outreach strategy. This role will oversee the BMOs emerging markets —covering Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. While deep expertise in rural, Native American communities is not required, familiarity and exposure to these areas would be highly valued.

*Community Reinvestment Act experience required

*Travel and community involvement required

• Serve as a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Subject Matter Expert for the assigned coverage area.

• Conduct and interpret CRA and community development needs assessments analysis for Native and Rural Communities for BMO.

• Maintain productive relationships and communication plan with regional presidents to ensure colleagues are actively engaged in local needs or opportunities.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with all lines of business (LOBs) about community needs/priorities.

• Guides market leads in achieving Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance relatives to their respective lines of business and assisting in the formation of market action plans for CRA Lending, Investing and Service.

• Partners closely with the CRA Governance team to regularly review CRA performance-to-goal and as needed, assist with the collection of information for the CRA exam and performance context.

• Contributes to performance context by documenting community development activities including training leadership and employees on correctly logging community development services for CRA credit.

• Cultivates relationships and partnerships with community, civic and nonprofit organizations to position BMO as a trusted partner and advocate for community advancement.

• Builds recognition for BMO for our community investments and serve as a thought leader on BMO’s behalf; originate, facilitate, and attend meeting with community stakeholders; develop and maintain a productive network of professional relationships with key government, philanthropic, nonprofit, community leaders, and maintain strategic alliances with local advocacy groups.

• Connects community partners to broader company initiatives like EMpower and special purpose credit programs to drive impact throughout BMO’s footprint.

• Manage strategic grants and sponsorship requests to ensure the greatest impact for both the community in which we serve.

• Represents BMO at local and national events, including speaking opportunities.

• Collaborate with leadership on community development referrals and volunteer services.

• Assist with Fair Lending matters as necessary.

Role requirement:

• Subject matter expert in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and building partnerships within underrepresented communities, for profit and nonprofit organizations

• Exercise sound judgement, accurately identify and proactively resolve potential problems.

• Demonstrate ability to pivot to unexpected community needs/occurrences

• Travel within the assigned coverage area at least 25% of the time.

Salary:

$66,600.00 - $124,200.00

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:

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.

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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.

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