Sr. Advisor - Strategic Initiatives

BMO•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$86,000 - CA$160,000

About The Position

Supports an assigned senior executive leader in executing strategic priorities for the business/group. Gathers and integrates information to promote the effective and profitable operation of the business/group and enhances the Bank’s profile in the marketplace. Works with stakeholders to interpret financial and business results, understands the operating environment & emerging trends and provides planning, support and recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and tracks achievement of objectives. Supports the development of effective, consistent communications for the business/group senior leader and for the leadership team.

Requirements

Typically, 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.
Analytical and problem-solving skills - Expert.
Influence skills - Expert.
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.
Able to manage ambiguity.
Data driven decision making - Expert.
Candor around what is required to maximize team and leader effectiveness
Exceptional collaboration skills across the leadership team and across the broader People and Culture division – One Client mindset

Responsibilities

Is an active member of the senior leadership team
Formulates, prepares and facilitates Leadership Team meetings– driving to desired outcome of team effectiveness
Manages coordination and integration of cyclical and ad hoc division initiatives on behalf of the team, engaging in cross functional division forums to support communications and operational effectiveness
Drives planning development and execution of Townhalls, Conferences
Supports the monitoring and tracking of financial and FTE performance in support of the senior leader and addresses any issues
Partners with the senior leader to develop and bring to life team strategy & team effectiveness – leads the strategy and goal setting process and prioritization, as well as proactively identifying opportunities to enforce and deliver on
Develops communication roadmap for internal communications with calendar/cadence of critical touchpoints, internal forums, etc. to ensure optimal engagement of team
Pens/creates communication pieces as part of this roadmap that help shape our culture, shares senior executives voice (written, video, other) and enables engagement with team
Assists the senior leader in developing external voice and communication mechanisms and speaking materials
Will directly support the senior leader in activating and evolving Winning Culture within the team. Driving team behaviours and activities aligned to aspirational end state
Supports building a workforce of the future – helps inform and drive learning strategy across the broader team
With utmost discretion, partners with the senior leader to drive confidential strategic work on high priority initiatives that is highly complexity– either in support of the People and Culture division or business groups within the portfolio
Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution to deliver on business goals