Director, Executive Compensation

Bank of Montreal • Chicago, IL

10h • $137,000 - $238,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced leader to deliver on critical work within our Executive Compensation mandate, including all Board’ s Human Resources Committee level materials as they relate to Executive Compensation; completing strategic and operational work to deliver program objectives, governance and management of risk; supporting the design and execution of the executive compensation programs at BMO; understanding and aligning to regulatory requirements in applicable jurisdictions. This role follows a hybrid work model, with the expectation that employees will be onsite at our beautiful downtown Chicago office 3–4 days per week. As a key player in the dynamic Executive Compensation environment in North America, accountabilities for this role include, but are not limited to: Human Resources Committee Materials and Governance Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all materials to the Human Resources Committee and associated management committees, including standard reporting and ad-hoc analyses and research, observing and following review and feedback schedules Partner with internal teams to develop and deliver specific materials and reports Develop concise and insightful Board and C-suite level reports and materials; communicate abstract concepts in simple terms Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to senior leaders on executive compensation matters, including executive compensation market trends, shareholder positions and regulatory developments, including those related to the financial industry in North America Contribute to the optimization of governance processes Proxy and Public Disclosures Oversight Oversee and facilitate the drafting, review, approval and publication of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section of the annual management proxy circular Deliver on other applicable regulatory filings, as applicable Constantly review project plans to optimize timelines of reviews; Ensure fact checking, peer reviews and audits are completed Executive Compensation Programs and other responsibilities Contribute to development and implementation of executive compensation strategies that support organizational goals and attract, retain, and motivate top talent, including conducting research, analysis, and modelling, competitive market assessments, as appropriate and maintain awareness of trends in executive compensation. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., securities regulations, tax laws) and alignment with governance best practices. Partner with external consultants and outside service providers on executive compensation programs, market practices and other topics, including benchmarking and program design Apply expertise and think creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to interdependent, complex problems Recommend measures to improve organizational effectiveness and may consult to or serve on various committees and task forces Influence how teams/groups work together, fostering collaboration, elimination of duplicative work and seeking to build efficiencies Manage a small team and work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal and other partners Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. May include responsibilities for equity policy administration (Equity Plans legislative, regulatory and tax compliance), annual equity plan reviews, legislative changes and all amendments and supporting communications and simplification projects and partners with Equity Operations team for management of exceptions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Human Resources, or Corporate Governance.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3–5 years of executive compensation experience in a similar role involving committee support, board management, or corporate governance, ideally in publicly-traded organizations in Canada or U.S.
• Proven experience with managing and delivering Board / Committee materials, including senior audience writing skills; and proven experience with executive compensation disclosures (Proxy Circular / CD&A) and other regulatory filings
• Expert knowledge of executive compensation, regulatory and shareholder requirements; strong understanding of corporate governance principles, employment legislation
• Robust knowledge of equity compensation and plans (PSUs, RSUs, Stock Options, DSUs, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of data and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, etc.).
• Understanding of shareholder advisor portals and other platforms (ISS, Glass Lewis, Equilar)
• Seasoned expert in the field and a technical leader
• Exception written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to support data-driven decision making
• Exceptional relationship management skills
• Able to manage ambiguity

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree and/or professional certification in a relevant field or designations, such as CPA or CFA are desired.
• Knowledge of board portal technology is an asset

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all materials to the Human Resources Committee and associated management committees, including standard reporting and ad-hoc analyses and research, observing and following review and feedback schedules
• Partner with internal teams to develop and deliver specific materials and reports
• Develop concise and insightful Board and C-suite level reports and materials; communicate abstract concepts in simple terms
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to senior leaders on executive compensation matters, including executive compensation market trends, shareholder positions and regulatory developments, including those related to the financial industry in North America
• Contribute to the optimization of governance processes
• Oversee and facilitate the drafting, review, approval and publication of the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section of the annual management proxy circular
• Deliver on other applicable regulatory filings, as applicable
• Constantly review project plans to optimize timelines of reviews; Ensure fact checking, peer reviews and audits are completed
• Contribute to development and implementation of executive compensation strategies that support organizational goals and attract, retain, and motivate top talent, including conducting research, analysis, and modelling, competitive market assessments, as appropriate and maintain awareness of trends in executive compensation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., securities regulations, tax laws) and alignment with governance best practices.
• Partner with external consultants and outside service providers on executive compensation programs, market practices and other topics, including benchmarking and program design
• Apply expertise and think creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to interdependent, complex problems
• Recommend measures to improve organizational effectiveness and may consult to or serve on various committees and task forces
• Influence how teams/groups work together, fostering collaboration, elimination of duplicative work and seeking to build efficiencies
• Manage a small team and work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal and other partners
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• May include responsibilities for equity policy administration (Equity Plans legislative, regulatory and tax compliance), annual equity plan reviews, legislative changes and all amendments and supporting communications and simplification projects and partners with Equity Operations team for management of exceptions

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director