Senior Manager

BMO•VIRTUAL(R)59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMO, ON

1d•CA$94,600 - CA$176,000•Remote

About The Position

Ensures that funds are properly valued and accounted for via accurate measurement of securities prices and/or positions. Calculates daily net asset values (NAVs), monitors and posts cash flows, and effectively coordinates with custodian banks, prime brokers, and other service providers. 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. Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies. Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. Assists in the development of strategic plans. Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making. Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions. Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals. Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders. Acts as a primary point of contact for assigned client relationships Manages expectations both internally and with clients on team deliverables. Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making. Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues. Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Ensures that NAV and reporting deliverables are met accurately and on time for assigned clients. Reviews NAV calculations as required, ensuring adherence to procedures and policies. Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs. Assists with system testing for any changes. Calculates Net Asset Value (NAV) per share on a daily basis of the assigned funds. Reviews and processes transactions related to dividends, interest, corporate actions and trades instructed by traders/portfolio managers. Reconciles and reviews trades, cash transactions and securities positions. Accurately compiles account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reports. Enters and verifies disbursements and receipts. Oversees recording and payment routines for vendors and foreign affiliate accounts. Prepares draft bills for approval and assists with finalization and reporting of invoices to clients and foreign affiliates. Reconciles general ledgers to subsidiary ledgers and escalates for outages. Reconciles bank statements on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis and communicates cash/trade/position outages with internal and external stakeholders; resolves outstanding fund accounting issues in a timely manner. Reviews tolerance threshold breaks and escalates any issues. Assists with tax compliance reporting. Assists in the preparation of audit reports, financial statements and tax distribution calculation. Prepares final daily/weekly/monthly NAV’s within set client reporting deadlines. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment. 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.

Requirements

Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced understanding of the functional area and the market.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensures that funds are properly valued and accounted for via accurate measurement of securities prices and/or positions.
Calculates daily net asset values (NAVs), monitors and posts cash flows, and effectively coordinates with custodian banks, prime brokers, and other service providers.
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.
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
Assists in the development of strategic plans.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
Acts as a primary point of contact for assigned client relationships
Manages expectations both internally and with clients on team deliverables.
Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
Ensures that NAV and reporting deliverables are met accurately and on time for assigned clients.
Reviews NAV calculations as required, ensuring adherence to procedures and policies.
Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
Assists with system testing for any changes.
Calculates Net Asset Value (NAV) per share on a daily basis of the assigned funds.
Reviews and processes transactions related to dividends, interest, corporate actions and trades instructed by traders/portfolio managers.
Reconciles and reviews trades, cash transactions and securities positions.
Accurately compiles account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reports.
Enters and verifies disbursements and receipts.
Oversees recording and payment routines for vendors and foreign affiliate accounts.
Prepares draft bills for approval and assists with finalization and reporting of invoices to clients and foreign affiliates.
Reconciles general ledgers to subsidiary ledgers and escalates for outages.
Reconciles bank statements on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis and communicates cash/trade/position outages with internal and external stakeholders; resolves outstanding fund accounting issues in a timely manner.
Reviews tolerance threshold breaks and escalates any issues.
Assists with tax compliance reporting.
Assists in the preparation of audit reports, financial statements and tax distribution calculation.
Prepares final daily/weekly/monthly NAV’s within set client reporting deadlines.
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.
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.