Wealth Operations Senior Manager

Application Deadline: 09/04/2026

Address: 4400 MacArthur Blvd.

Job Family Group: Customer Shared Services

Provides support and service for the Investment Operations function of BMO’s business stakeholders and customers. Executes and delivers on Investment product and service processes ensuring adherence with financial and regulatory controls and operational guidelines.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.

• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.

• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.

• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.

• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.

• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.

• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.

• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.

• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.

• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.

• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options, and assessing expected return on investment.

• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.

• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.

• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.

• Defines business requirements for analytics and reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.

• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports and documents.

• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues

• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.

• Defines communication plans designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.

• Identifies and implements internal and external best practices and leverages technology to improve process delivery.

• Develops and manages a business/group program.

• Reviews the program for effectiveness, considers industry trends, and recommends enhancements; makes changes as required..

• Analyzes and resolve complex issues efficiently and effectively in accordance with Bank and industry standards.

• Evaluates circumstances requiring exceptions and engages senior management for resolution where required.

• Oversees the design, development, and implementation of tools and training required to deliver business results.

• Participates/leads process / system continuous improvement initiatives.

• Leads/overses the management of vendor relationships and provides guidelines for execution; ensures that all agreements are met as per requirements.

• Provides accurate and timely processing of transactions, activities, services, etc. to respond to stakeholder requests in compliance with regulatory and risk controls.

• Provides accurate, consistent, and knowledgeable responses to internal/external stakeholder questions and requests.

• Follows documented policies and procedures to execute day-to-day transactions, activities, processes and meet all Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Checks and reconciles information and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.

• Identifies and analyzes issues and problems and resolves in a timely manner or escalates as required.

• Communicates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to execute work and fulfill service delivery expectations.

• Develops and maintains an understanding of the regulatory requirements and risks inherent in the operations to take appropriate actions and maintain operational integrity.

• Collaborates in the development / implementation of new processes/systems and changes / improvements to existing systems and processes.

• Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on delivering business results.

• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.

• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge and experience using relevant systems and technology – Expert.

• Knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes and controls – Expert.

• Knowledge of the risk and regulatory requirements of the business – Expert.

• Prioritization skills – In-depth.

• Customer service skills – Expert.

• PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Expert.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.

• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.

• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.

• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.

• Able to manage ambiguity.

• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

Salary:

$112,200.00 - $209,000.00

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: 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.

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BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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