Business Continuity, Strategy

This hybrid role integrates business continuity planning, strategic development, business casing, financial analysis, and change management within a technology‑forward environment. The Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational readiness—providing end‑to‑end strategic oversight of business continuity, while partnering on technology modernization initiatives that impact insurance operations.

The position requires a forward‑thinking strategist capable of shifting seamlessly between continuity preparedness, incident management, financial and strategic planning, and technology implementation. The Specialist will influence decision‑making by preparing business cases, assessing financial/operational impacts, and ensuring the organization remains resilient, efficient, and transformation‑ready.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Continuity, Strategic Planning & Incident Management

• Own and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), and Risk Assessments within the Fusion platform, ensuring continuity strategies align with enterprise goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the BCM Office and business/technology leaders, providing strategic guidance to ensure continuity records remain accurate and actionable.
• Lead annual continuity exercises (BCP Walkthroughs, Alternate Site Testing, Notification Tests) and manage Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises, including test script design, scenario planning, and post‑exercise analysis.
• Oversee incident response coordination during business disruptions, ensuring timely decision‑making and recovery.
• Identify continuity weaknesses and develop strategic recommendations and financially informed remediation plans to strengthen organizational resilience.

Technology Transformation, Change Management & Strategic Evaluation

• Act as a strategic advisor during modernization programs, assessing technology, process, and financial impacts on continuity, operational readiness, and long‑term business value.
• Coordinate BMOLA upgrade initiatives with Wealth and Enterprise T&O teams, ensuring minimal disruption and strong alignment with business strategy.
• Support technology transitions by preparing business cases, impact assessments, and cost–benefit evaluations for leadership decision‑making.
• Develop and deliver change communications, training materials, and customized learning sessions to support adoption and operational value realization.
• Provide strategic advice on technology functionality, business applicability, optimization opportunities, and cross‑functional impacts.
• Communicate upcoming operational changes through structured Teams updates and recurring monthly touchpoints.
• Create and maintain line-of-business-specific guides for application transitions and technology change initiatives.

Strategic, Financial & Administrative Focus

• Balance responsibilities across project delivery (50%), administration (20%), and forward-looking strategy development, business casing, and financial analysis (30%).
• Support premier operational services (e.g., mailroom, print room) during technology transitions, ensuring continuity and future‑state alignment.
• Work closely with senior leaders and project teams to ensure business cases, strategic plans, and financial models incorporate continuity, risk, and change impacts.
• Provide insights and recommendations to guide long‑term planning, operating model evolution, and enterprise transformation priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Experience

• 5–10 years in project, operational, or transformation-focused environments, with exposure to strategy development, business casing, financial analysis, technology transformation, and continuity planning.

Core Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to create business cases, cost–benefit analyses, financial assessments, and implementation plans.
• Deep process orientation with strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Digital-first mindset with familiarity in automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in BCP (Business Continuity Planning), BIAs, risk assessments, and incident management.
• Ability to evaluate and articulate cross-functional impacts of technology and operational changes; proactive at identifying risk and gaps.
• Strong relationship-building with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Change Management

• Prosci certification or equivalent is an asset.

Language

• French proficiency is an asset.

Technical Tools

• Fusion platform for continuity planning and documentation.
• Microsoft Power Automate for workflow automation.
• Microsoft Power BI for financial and operational reporting.
• Microsoft Copilot for digital productivity and analysis.
• Microsoft 365 platform for collaboration and communication.

Salary:
$69, $129,000.00

Pay Type:
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:

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.

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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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