More Bad than Good Lately - Anonymous employee BMO US Employee Review

2.0
Apr 23, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

BMO does have good benefits but is slowly reducing pensions and other incentives that differentiate them from competing banks.

Cons

It's a workplace where it is difficult to trust partners in other areas of the bank as very few accepts accountability for lapses in process. Legacy banks that were acquired during the M&I conversion continue to result in culture clashes and good employees being driven away. Vacation time is generous but there is rarely time to use it.

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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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