Managing Director, Strategy & Operations (Commercial/Emerging Middle Market)

Company: Bank of Montreal
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Managing Director, Strategy & Operations (Commercial/Emerging Middle Market)Apply locations

• Chicago, IL, USA
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Minneapolis, MN, USA
• San Francisco, CA, USA
• Tempe, AZ, USATime typeFull timePosted onPosted 2 Days AgoApplication Deadline05/29/2025Address320 S Canal StreetJob Family GroupCommercial Sales & ServiceBMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with aggressive growth ambitions in the U.S. We are driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Our Purpose informs our strategy, drives our ambition, and reinforces our commitments to progress: for a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and an inclusive society.This role reports to our Head, US Emerging Middle Market & US Growth Strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience with Transformation in a business banking or commercial banking credit underwriting operational environment, strong financial acumen, and the ability to work horizontally with partners. Preferred experience includes organizing town halls, strategy decks, and effective communication via newsletters and enterprise-wide messaging.The candidate will lead strategic initiatives to meet client experience and financial objectives, driving development and execution across various lines of business and jurisdictions, partnering with leadership using a consultative approach.Key Responsibilities
• Foster a culture aligned with BMO's purpose, values, and strategy, modeling BMO values and behaviors.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion are integrated into values and behaviors.
• Connect work to BMO's purpose, set inspirational goals, define outcomes, and ensure accountability.
• Build collaborative, high-value interdependent teams across functions.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent, improving performance and managing development and poor performance.
• Lead the launch of strategic initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
• Engage stakeholders to build consensus and gather competitive insights.
• Recommend organizational improvements and participate in committees and task forces.
• Advise on business priorities, resource requirements, and develop strategic roadmaps.
• Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives, providing advice to business lines and prioritizing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to enhance client experience.
• Disaggregate strategic challenges to develop and implement solutions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including regulators.
• Develop and execute competitive intelligence and analytics capabilities.
• Define business requirements for analytics, oversee database management, and monitor performance.
• Communicate strategy and messages effectively, developing communication strategies to influence behavior.
• Lead operational programs, ensuring quality and compliance with governance standards.
• Develop sales pipeline and reporting strategies, supporting client onboarding and growth targets.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to refine compensation and reporting models.
• Ensure timely, accurate service delivery and influence team collaboration across the organization.
• Address complex problems creatively, communicate abstract concepts simply, and build internal and external networks.
• Anticipate trends and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Broader responsibilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications
  • Typically 9+ years of relevant experience with a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive industry knowledge and recognized as a technical and thought leader.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expertise in analytics, problem-solving, influence, and cross-group collaboration.
  • Able to manage ambiguity and make data-driven decisions.Salary$153,600.00 - $285,600.00Pay TypeSalariedSalaries vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications, and may include incentives and bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. More details at .About UsAt BMO, our Purpose is to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, creating positive change for customers, communities, and employees. We support your growth with training, coaching, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.Visit us at .BMO is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without discrimination and consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with law. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.
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