Facilitates growth initiatives for the Bank through significant business development and excellent management of key client relationships. Maintains an outstanding and continuous record of significant revenue generation from sales and syndications. Ensures the required internal control standards, including adherence to audit, regulatory and compliance policies. Responsibilities: Leads and executes business development plans to achieve or exceed business goals. 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. Advises on sales strategy based on a deep understanding of the market, relevant industry verticals, market competitors, client needs and business growth opportunities. Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment. Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution. May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices. Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. Manages the risk of the assigned complex portfolio in a timely and precise manner. Directly manage the annual review process, interim reviews, specified quarterly reports and resolution of exceptions. Maintains accurate documentation and ensure adherence to prescribed policies and procedures and overall safety of the Bank's position. Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Acts as daily sales contact for clients on sales related questions such as product information, pricing, implementation timeframes and requirements. Gathers data to advance sale process and completes all required documentation. Assists team in pre-sales activities such as pitch preparation, client research, preparation of prospect and client files for further action. Tracks implementation requests to keep the process on track with timelines. Tracks Internal reports and recommends improvements to sales support materials based on findings and feedback. Compiles pre-call and post call information packages by accessing internal systems and bank personnel to validate client holdings, pricing, and volumes. Provides research and data gathering to sales team to facilitate solution to the client's/prospect's business and needs. Assists with sales and service administration and processing ensuring client experience is seamless and opportunities are identified and met. Maintains current client information on Bank system/files to ensure client history is accurate and complete. Ensures accurate billing to clients. 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. Qualifications: Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated history of successful business development, including ability to network in external markets. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry verticals and market's competitive environment. Experience in contact negotiations with both clients and legal counsel. Experience drafting responses to complex RFPs. Experience with Sales Strategy and Sales referral process development. Strong Risk Management skills. Strong Sales and Service Management skills. Strong Relationship Management skills. Strong Change Leadership skills. Strong Conflict Management & Resolution skills. Strong Business Acumen. Strong Financial and Working Capital Understanding. Excellent Verbal & written communication skills. Excellent Analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent Influence skills. Excellent Collaboration & team skills. Able to manage ambiguity. Data driven decision making. BMO Financial Group offers a salary range of $122,400.00 - $228,000.00 for this position. The 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 Financial Group 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.

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