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We are seeking a well-rounded Senior Manager to join BMO’s Day-to-Day Banking Strategy team to help drive performance and strategic outcomes across the business in direct partnership with the leadership team. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning & Business Enablement, this role will turn strategic priorities into clear plans and measurable results, enabling decisions through strong insights, structured problem-solving, and disciplined execution.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Strategic Planning: Support the annual and multi-year strategic planning process for Day-to-Day Banking, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and financial objectives
• Business Enablement: Translate strategy into actionable plans, OKRs, and execution roadmaps across products, channels, and customer segments
• Performance Management: Own key components of the Day-to-Day Banking performance management framework, including dashboards and executive reporting
• Change, Transformation & Operating Model: Support large-scale transformation initiatives, including digital modernization, customer experience improvement, and operating model evolution
• Advisory & Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the Day-to-Day Banking team and foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization

Success in this role requires the following qualities and skills:

• Demonstrated strategy development capability, including structured problem solving, issue definition, and creating high-quality PowerPoint presentations
• Proven performance management and analytical capability, including building dashboards and models in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an asset
• Solid retail banking knowledge and an understanding of day-to-day banking products
• A results orientation and a passion for delivering outcomes
• A growth mindset with a desire to learn, develop, and advance your career
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for quality
• Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive and independent working style, bringing solutions and recommendations forward
• A humble, hands-on approach with comfort moving between high level strategic work and routine operational responsibilities based on business priorities

Drives the strategic planning process for a designated business group. Analyzes market trends, global competitors and conducts scenario planning as input to strategic planning. Supports the business leader by running strategy meetings and preparing presentations for various audiences across BMO.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Leads implementation of the strategic planning process by partnering with various internal & external stakeholders as required.
• Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
• Provides coaching on complex strategic & business issues and facilitates processes to reach effective resolution.
• Prepares strategic presentations for use in strategic planning processes.
• Coordinates and organizes meetings for the strategic planning processes.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Analyzes market trends and global competitors to inform strategic planning for the designated business group.
• Conducts scenario planning to help inform senior leaders on the range of strategic choices.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

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Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• 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.

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s 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 Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s 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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About 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. We’ll 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, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s 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.

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