It's a mixed bag ... - Manager BMO US Employee Review

3.0
Dec 18, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive Pay, Rewards Performance, Commitment to providing a Work Life Balance, Team Focused Environment, room for career growth, company of this size offers variety of career paths and opportunities. By the way, Mark Furlong is no longer with the bank ... and yes, this is a PRO. CEO is Bill Downe

Cons

Only High Deductible Insurance Plans Offered, All the bureaucratic trappings (slow, plodding, unresponsive) of a large corporation (Hard to get things done without being swamped with paperwork and process), outsourced HR is impersonal, slow and ineffective. Work Culture differences common between Canadian Leadership and US Based contributors. Contractor to employee ratio nearly 2:1 in many technology areas.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team, growth, good bonus

Cons

Lean team, nights / weekend deployments

1.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
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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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