Vice President, Business Initiative Delivery - Capital Markets

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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

Job Summary: As Vice President, Business Initiative Delivery, you will be a key member of the Capital Markets Initiatives and Project Delivery team, closely aligned with the priorities of Capital Markets senior leaders. Your key responsibilities include managing and implementing strategic business initiatives that deliver incremental revenue opportunities and efficiencies for Capital Markets.

Opportunity:

• Operate within the Capital Markets Chief Operating Officer’s group.
• Provide vision to drive strategic business initiatives by assessing risks, financial returns, and strategy.
• Collaborate with global Capital Markets groups, Global Markets sales and trading desks, and Investment & Corporate Banking to deliver strategic initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders, including senior levels, to achieve business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Influence the pace of new initiatives, structures, or products to market by leading the end-to-end process.
• Provide recommendations and information to senior-level business partners regarding the implementation of strategic initiatives, transaction structuring, product development, and the remediation or development of infrastructure capabilities.
• Join a team of dynamic professionals with diverse expertise in Capital Markets, Global Markets, and Investment Banking, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, manage, and facilitate initiatives for new Capital Market strategies, products, or transactions, including strategic, financial, regulatory, or risk assessments.
• Lead the delivery of business development initiatives aimed at increasing revenue and/or productivity within these sectors.
• Enhance execution efficiency from the idea stage to implementation and benefits realization.
• Build and maintain strong global relationships to support effective execution of the business mandate.
• Collaborate closely with various business groups within Capital Markets and other stakeholders, such as Market Risk, Technology, and Operations, to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Interpret and apply Bank policies, corporate standards, directives, guidelines, and processes to improve delivery predictability and ensure compliance.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 5+ years in business initiative delivery in Capital Markets.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets products, infrastructure, and processes.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, financial pricing models, and derivative valuation.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters.
• Self-starting, results-oriented, and highly motivated individual
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Effective influencing and change management skills for execution efficiency.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this role based in Toronto is $125,000 - $140,000 CAD.

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

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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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