Application Deadline:04/23/2026

Address:33 Dundas Street West

Strategy & Change

Manager, Strategy, Canadian Commercial Banking

We are seeking a highly analytical and outcome‑driven Manager, Strategy to join the Canadian Commercial Banking Strategy team. In this role, you will help shape the strategic direction of the business by partnering closely with senior leaders to develop strategy, evaluate complex trade‑offs, and drive the execution of large‑scale, high‑impact initiatives.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate insight into action across a complex, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Advisory

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives, providing data‑driven insights and recommendations on key business decisions.
• Lead the development of strategic plans, priorities, and execution roadmaps aligned to commercial banking objectives.
• Build compelling business cases by identifying organizational needs, evaluating strategic options, and assessing financial and operational impacts.
• Support leadership in resource allocation decisions to maximize business outcomes and return on investment.

Analytics, Insights & Market Intelligence

• Conduct independent, rigorous analysis to diagnose complex strategic issues and develop actionable solutions.
• Perform market, competitive, and industry analysis to identify growth opportunities, risks, and areas for differentiation.
• Monitor business performance, identify emerging challenges, and proactively recommend course corrections.
• Translate complex data into clear, concise narratives for executive audiences.

Strategy Execution & Innovation

• Lead and influence cross‑functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business, financial, and risk objectives.
• Apply creativity and structured problem‑solving to navigate ambiguity and shifting market dynamics.
• Stay connected to external trends, best practices, and innovations through networking and research, bringing relevant insights back to the organization.

Qualifications

Experience & Domain Knowledge

• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategy, analytics, management consulting, or financial services.
• 2+ years of management consulting experience preferred, ideally with exposure to banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking products, client segmentation, and commercial business strategies.
• Post‑secondary degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Communication & Influence

• Proven ability to distill complex quantitative and qualitative analysis into simple, compelling insights.
• Strong executive presence; comfortable presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across business, analytics, finance, and technology teams.

$75,900.00 - $141,900.00

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.