Head, Digital Finance

The Head Digital Finance will set and execute BMO’s digital finance strategy, driving innovation and market leadership in digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. Reporting directly to the SVP and Head, North American Treasury & Payment Solutions, the Head Digital Finance will have direct accountability for enterprise‑wide digital finance strategy and execution. Working in partnership with senior leadership, Digital Finance SMEs in each Group, and the Office of Strategic Management (OS erhalten), the role will shape BMO’s market reputation and deliver on BMO’s digital finance ambition across Stablecoins, Tokenized deposits, Digital Assets custody, Digital Assets market‑making and hedging, and other digital finance solutions enterprise‑wide. The Head Digital Finance acts as BMO’s digital finance accountable executive, representing the bank externally at conferences and industry forums, overseeing enterprise Digital Finance online/virtual collateral, and ensuring the effective management of financial and non‑financial risks. Accountabilities Seeks out and manages partnerships (e.g., emerging technologies, vendors, industry consortiums) to advance BMO’s strategy & goals Represents BMO holistically in engaging with potential partners; coordinates changes/evolution to partnerships with each business Governs Digital Finance activities – tracks all active and proposed initiatives (e.g., key milestones & issues) for broad set of audiences Tracks and communicates updates from Research and LRC teams on regulatory developments and industry highlights, leading अपनी Digital Assets, Legal Risk & Compliance (LRC) Follows industry and key competitive developments; advises on focus areas for BMO and publishes thought papers alongside Head Supports PoC business cases, including IAAPs and TIP requests Expert advisor on evolving regulations to mitigate potential risks and issues; reviews BMO activities to ensure adherence with guidelines Steers BMO’s overall strategy and investments in Digital Finance, and supports Operating Groups in developing new regulated, revenue‑generating solutions – e.g., Digital/tokenized assets, cross‑border payments, foreign exchange settlement, digital assets custody, market‑making & hedging, smart contracts Understands emerging Digital Finance technology and its potential implications and opportunities in serving BMO clients Researches, investigates, selects, and develops Digital Finance initiatives – steering vendor selection, strategic partnerships, industry consortium participation – in a coordinated, enterprise approach Stays递 informed on changes to the regulatory landscape and on competitive developments related to Digital Finance Serves outsiders as market‑facing team to communicate and educate the potential benefits and drawbacks of stats products and services Serves as BMO‑wide representative on Digital Finance topics to the Board, EC, investor community, and regulators Qualifications Minimum 10+ years of experience in finance, fintech, or digital asset management, with at least 5 years at the leadership level. Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams through complex product launches in a highly regulated environment. Expertise in digital/tokenized assets (e.g., stablecoins, tokenized deposits, digital asset custody, smart contracts) or emerging business concepts and business models. Strong strategic and regulatory leadership: experience guiding cross‑functional teams through digital asset product development and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated partnering skills: track record of building and managing vendor, consortium, and industry collaborations. Deep understanding of financial infrastructure, system architecture, and risk controls relevant to digital assets and crypto. Salary Base salary will be approximately CDN $200,000.00. Pay Type: Salaried. BMO’s total compensation package will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure, performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards. Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans are available. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: Total Rewards BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible پاس compete workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr