Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bank of Montreal Full time $68,000 - $126,000
Strategic Initiatives Program Manager - Commercial Banking

Locations: Various across Canada

Time Type: Full time

Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service

Overview: The Industry Initiatives and Partnerships team is a national collective of specialists dedicated to fostering accelerated growth within the Canadian Commercial Banking sector. Collaborating closely with Corporate Finance and Mid Market teams, we emphasize a unified approach to client revenue through our daily operations. Our focus is on acquiring new clients and ensuring an exceptional experience for both internal and external stakeholders.

Role Summary: The Program Manager is responsible for facilitating informed decision-making and analysis to effectively guide the execution of strategic initiatives while achieving business and financial objectives. This role supports lending processes and decisions for the Bank, fostering a client-centric environment that meets and exceeds customer expectations. Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving cross-selling initiatives to enhance client engagement.
  • Leveraging in-depth knowledge of banking products and systems to ensure a superior client experience.
  • Coordinating with various departments to streamline closing processes.
  • Acting as a primary escalation point to meet client expectations.
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to assigned business units.
  • Influencing and negotiating to meet business goals.
  • Recommending and implementing solutions based on thorough analysis.
  • Conducting independent assessments to address strategic challenges.
  • Identifying business priorities and optimal execution sequences for strategies.
  • Acting as the key subject matter expert for stakeholders.
  • Assisting in the development of financial models and analytical tools for client evaluations.
  • Creating regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
  • Staying informed on financing trends in target markets and sharing insights with the team.
  • Leading communication strategies to positively influence stakeholder behavior.
  • Overseeing the preparation of clear and concise credit documentation.
  • Coordinating lending proposals and pitches to prospective clients to maximize returns.
  • Negotiating client transactions and providing expertise in deal structuring.
  • Monitoring asset and client performance documentation.
  • Potentially managing workflow for other analysts to align with departmental objectives.
  • Conducting financial analyses and risk assessments for new and existing clients.
  • Collaborating with internal teams for accurate client information.
  • Developing credit assessments for lending decisions.
  • Engaging in negotiations regarding terms and conditions through client interactions.
  • Preparing summaries and presenting insights on creditworthiness.
  • Minimizing risk exposure by adhering to internal credit policies.
  • Contributing to the planning and execution of operational programs.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Focusing primarily on the business/group within the organization, with potential enterprise-wide implications.
  • Providing specialized consulting and analytical support.
  • Exercising judgment to identify and resolve issues within established guidelines.
  • Working independently and managing non-routine situations effectively.
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Typically requires 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive knowledge and technical proficiency acquired through education and business experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven collaboration and teamwork abilities.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong influencing capabilities.
  • Proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and various perks.

About Us: At BMO, we are committed to a shared purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We strive to create lasting, positive change for our customers, communities, and employees. By working collaboratively and innovating, we aim to transform lives and businesses while driving economic growth globally.

BMO values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace. We believe that learning from our differences strengthens our organization. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

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