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Strategy & Change
Provides subject matter expertise in the design, development, management and implementation of strategic initiatives from business case development through execution. Works across BMO to deliver program and business results aligned with overall group goals. Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values, and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
In this role, the Director, Strategic Initiatives will work closely with the Head, Canadian Consumer Credit (Retail Risk) . This position operates at the intersection of strategy, risk oversight, and business operations, strengthening execution discipline, governance, and operating effectiveness across the Canadian Consumer Credit function. The Director ensures that strategy is translated into structured plans, aligned execution, and measurable outcomes.
Acting as a central integrator across priorities, the Director ensures strategy is translated into structured plans, aligned execution, and measurable outcomes - bringing clarity, discipline, and consistency to how the function operates.
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Strategic Planning, Execution & Governance
Leads implementation of complex, cross-functional initiatives across BMO.
Standardizes governance forums, materials, and decision processes to ensure consistency and scalability of execution.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Management
Builds and leads interdependent teams that collaborate across functional groups (e.g., credit risk, strategy, collections, finance, business lines).
Performance Tracking, Analytics & Reporting
Breaks down complex problems, analyzes data, and provides actionable insights and recommendations.
Maintains disciplined tracking of commitments, dependencies, and follow-ups to ensure accountability and timely execution.
Measures, synthesizes, and communicates key achievements and impact, ensuring clear and consistent visibility of outcomes for leadership and governance forums.
Communication & Executive Enablement
Transformation, Process Improvement & AI Enablement
Change Management & Delivery
Leadership, Culture & Risk
Typically 9+ years of relevant experience and graduate degree in a related field (Business, Finance, Economics, or quantitative discipline) or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in financial services, strategy, risk, consulting, or business transformation.
Execution Leadership & Transformation
$121,600.00 - $211,800.00
Salaried
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.
