Senior Manager, Office of Strategic Management

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We are looking for several dynamic individuals to join this team either in a generalist role supporting Enterprise and Operating Group strategies or as a specialist focused on 1-2 Operating Groups across:

• Canadian Personal & Commercial Banking

• Canadian Wealth Management

• U.S. Personal Commercial & Wealth

• Capital Markets

The Office of Strategic Management (OSM) works closely with the C-suite and with senior leaders in each of the businesses on the banks top strategic priorities spanning the end-to-end lifecycle from strategy development and solution prioritization all the way through to implementation.

The OSM brings together the development and execution of BMOs overall strategy by deeply integrating strategy and performance management within each business enabled by strong connectivity of the team to the Operating Group Heads and their leadership teams Finance Technology & Operations and Corporate Functions.

In recent years the teams work has included: cross-bank growth initiatives client segment strategies Digital and AI acceleration M&A target evaluation large-scale M&A integration business portfolio reviews new business entry and go-to-market strategies (e.g. climate finance) transformation initiatives and enterprise cloud and data strategies.

The OSM has a longstanding track record of placing team members in key roles across the organization and is recognized as a strong talent incubator for BMO. As a Senior Manager you will have unique exposure to executives and opportunities to build cross-bank relationships through working with line-of-business and corporate function leadership on developing and delivering the banks strategic priorities.

For more details regarding the OSM team and its alumni please visit our website: Accountabilities

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the big picture when assessing whether a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Engage stakeholders across Enterprise to gather input / subject matter expertise and align on key insights and decisions to inform strategic planning / priorities.
• Leads the execution of strategic initiatives; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Supports business performance management monitoring and action plan development to ensure tight alignment between business KPIs (leading / lagging) and enterprise ambitions.
• Supports change management activities ensuring cross business/group coordination and logistical support for the implementation of change.

Qualifications

• Typically 3-7 years of relevant experience (management consulting financial services strategy roles) and post-secondary degree in related field of study (e.g. MBA CFA) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to frame key analyses and tell a cohesive story required to address critical business issues
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education experience and industry knowledge
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and organizational effectiveness in complex environments
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert
• Passion for the Financial Services industry and/or experience in relevant content areas

The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting positive change for our customers our communities and our people. By working together innovating and pushing boundaries we transform lives and businesses and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching to manager support and network-building opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at is committed to an inclusive equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each others differences we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO directly or indirectly will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.