Senior Manager, Lending Business Technology, Strategic Business Enablement

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The Senior Manager Lending Business Technology acts as the primary business interface for technology systems and process initiatives that support BMO Commercial Banking credit platforms.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy & Core Solutions Lending Business Technology this role is accountable for E2E Product ownership inclusive of crossLOB coordination planning requirements management project execution and change delivery for strategic initiatives led by the Strategic Business Enablement team within BMOs Commercial Bank with a primary focus on the Corporate / Commercial Lending Systems (CCLS) and associated niche applications.

The role partners closely with various groups on the Strategic Business Enablement team US Banking Wholesale Lending Lines of Business Risk Whole Credit Methodology Technology & Operations (T&O) and Commercial Management to ensure technology solutions are aligned with business strategy credit policy banker workflows and client outcomes. The position also serves as a subject matter expert for Commercial Banking lending systems policies and processes.

Key Accountabilities

Business Strategy & Execution

• Own an assigned Lending Business Product E2E and support the Senior Director of Strategy & Core Solutions Lending Business Technology in the planning prioritization and execution of Commercial Banking technology initiatives.

• Represent Commercial banker and client interests ensuring design decisions promote efficiency usability risk management and scalability.

• Contribute to strategic roadmap development for Commercial Banking credit platforms.

• Prepare highquality materials analyses and presentations for executive committees governance forums and senior leadership meetings.

Business Analysis & Requirements Leadership

• Engage Commercial Bankers across regions segments and jurisdictions to identify business needs pain points and enhancement opportunities.

• Lead the development of clear complete and accurate business and functional requirements for enhancements to the Corporate / Commercial Lending Systems (CCLS) and related applications.

• Partner with Technology & Operations (T&O) to translate business requirements into actionable specifications throughout the delivery lifecycle.

• Review validate and formally approve detailed requirements documentation.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and contribute to multiple concurrent largescale initiatives requiring coordination across various stakeholder groups

• Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration issue resolution and decisionmaking.

• Track delivery milestones risks dependencies and outcomes; escalate risks as required.

User Acceptance Testing & Delivery Assurance

• Plan coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) including:

  • Test strategy and test case development

  • Identification and coordination of business testers

  • Execution and oversight of testing cycles

  • Defect triage and resolution in partnership with T&O

• Ensure solutions meet business operational and risk requirements prior to implementation.

Change Management Training & Adoption

• Support rollout planning including training communications and change management activities.

• Develop or contribute to training materials job aids procedural documentation and user communications.

• Deliver training sessions and serve as a key business contact during implementation and stabilization.

Operational Support & Subject Matter Expertise

• Act as a subject matter expert on Commercial Banking lending systems credit policies and processes.

• Provide guidance and support to bankers on system functionality and process adherence.

• Collaborate with other banking groups utilizing shared credit platforms to ensure consistency and alignment.

• Escalate material issues to the Head Business Technology Transformation and Product as required.

Qualifications

• 510 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Commercial Banking

• Strong understanding of commercial credit policies risk frameworks and lending processes

• Handson experience with Commercial Banking lending systems including:

  • LTS APMS RRT Livelink C&T LLT LIQ or equivalent platforms

• Demonstrated success in business analysis technology delivery and crossfunctional project execution

• Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills

• Excellent written verbal and presentation capabilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a complex environment

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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

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