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BMO Financial Group

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BMO Financial Group reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(9,050 total reviews)
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Darryl White

82% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

BMO Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 9,050 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BMO Financial Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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9K reviews
1.0
Sep 23, 2025

Worst company to work

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Pros

BMO is amazing at firing people

Cons

Toxic Work Culture – Many employees say management only cares about sales numbers, not people. It’s a pressure-cooker environment where staff are constantly pushed to upsell products customers don’t need. • Low Pay for High Stress – Compensation is often described as below industry standards, especially for front-line staff who deal with angry clients and strict sales quotas daily. • Little Work-Life Balance – Employees report long hours, weekend work, and unpredictable scheduling, with little consideration for personal time. • Micromanagement & Lack of Respect – Staff say managers can be condescending, controlling, and unsupportive, making the workplace feel hostile. • Few Growth Opportunities – Promotions often seem based on favoritism or hitting unrealistic sales targets rather than actual skill or merit. • High Turnover – Burnout is common, and many leave within a short time because of poor treatment and lack of recognition. • Lip Service to Diversity & Inclusion – While BMO promotes itself as progressive, some employees feel this is more for show than reality, with real issues of discrimination or bias left unaddressed.

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