Associate, Business Strategy & Initiatives

at  BMO Financial Group

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1
BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

MANDATE & CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an Associate in the Strategy and Business Transformation team within the Office of the COO, you will provide subject matter expertise in the design, development, management, and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through execution. Work across BMO Capital Markets and the Enterprise to deliver specific project/program business results in alignment with overall group goals.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to Capital Markets and Enterprise goals.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of Capital Markets’ strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve Capital Markets objectives; ensures solutions are aligned with business and enterprise goals.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Participates in implementation of strategic initiatives within group and across BMO by partnering with various internal & external stakeholders as required; complexity of initiatives may vary and usually involve multiple stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Participates in project/program design and provides advice & subject matter expertise to achieve required business results.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Monitors and tracks performance of initiatives / projects, including raising issues and working to resolve them
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically, 5-7 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience; completion of an MBA is desirable
• Good understanding of Capital Markets products, client types, regulatory considerations
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Advance user in MS Excel as well as MS PowerPoint
• Can deal with ambiguity and complexity

Please refer the Job description for details