Interesting Company - Anonymous employee BMO US Employee Review

3.0
Dec 3, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strictly as a banker, the specific goals are easy to obtain. Flexibility of not having to be in the branch the whole time, underwriters are actually helpful and can be called upon. Credit Builder Loan product is one of, if not the best product I have seen in banking. Great product to help customers rebuild credit, and a good way to counter no secured credit cards.

Cons

Where to begin. Spotty leadership above DM, think the DM is actually one of the best of I have worked with in my nearly ten years in banking. Terrible technology, focuses to make branch hit plan, not the banker. Too many conference calls that have zero value. At smaller banks, Managers need to bring business in and some managers do not do that instead putting all responsibility for goals on bankers. Terrible operational support. One of the worst. No one knows the answer and you basically have to fend for yourself. Specific area I worked in was set up for failure.

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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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