Manager, Canadian Commercial Banking Strategy

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Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Manager of Strategy to join the Canadian Commercial Banking Strategy team. You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the business, leading strategy development in partnership with senior leaders, and executing large scale initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Advisory
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, delivering strategic insights and recommendations on business decisions
  • Develop compelling business cases by identifying organizational needs, evaluating options, and assessing return on investment
  • Establish strategic priorities, allocate resources effectively, and design execution roadmaps to achieve business objectives
• Analytics & Insights
  • Perform independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis and competitive research to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation
  • Monitor performance, anticipate challenges, and address issues proactively
• Expertise & Innovation
  • Apply creativity to solve complex, ambiguous problems and adapt to shifting trends
  • Lead cross functional teams to execute strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with business and financial goals
  • Network externally to gather competitive insights and best practices

Qualifications:

• Experience & Domain Knowledge
  • 2+ years of management consulting experience desired, preferably with experience in banking or financial services
  • 5+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong understanding of banking products, client segmentation, and business strategy
• Communication & Influence
  • Ability to distill complex data into simple, compelling insights
  • Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Mindset
  • Curious, proactive, and impact-driven
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a high-impact team that values curiosity, collaboration, and strategic thinking. This is a great opportunity to grow your influence, sharpen your technical skills, and help shape the future of our data-driven decision-making.

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.

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.