Used to be a great company to work for... Not anymore - Personal Banker BMO US Employee Review

1.0
Jun 18, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits package (health, dental, and 401k) were above average compared to other companies

Cons

Company used to be tight-knit, community with freedom. Over the past 2 years, with the competing big banks like Chase and Bank of America, Harris (now BMO Harris) has become micro-managed and high-stress. The company no longer cares about their employees as long as the customers are happy. Slogan used to be "we're here to help" which generally meant their employees and their customers... Notice how they are no longer "here to help" - simply to make money make sense. Oh and on a side-note, the technology is about 5 years behind

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Pros

Pros: • Great coworkers who foster a supportive team environment. • Strong commitment to community engagement and involvement. • Attractive annual bonuses and competitive quarterly compensation.

Cons

Cons: • High levels of sales pressure, which can be overwhelming at times. • Concerns about management, particularly after the hiring of former Bank of America leadership; implementation of their sales culture. • Recent changes to branch names (now referred to as Financial Banking Centers) suggest a shift towards Bank of America's practices. • Many branch managers are on performance improvement plans and face pressure to meet 100% of their goals weekly, leading to a stressful work environment. • There are reports of unethical sales practices that may require regulatory attention. Overall: BMO offers a positive work atmosphere with great benefits, but the increasing sales pressure and management issues may raise concerns for potential employees.

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