Sr. Business Consultant

Application Deadline:

10/30/2025

Address:

VIRTUAL13 - HomeRes - IL

Job Family Group:

Customer Shared Services

We are searching for a seasoned professional who blends the strategic insight of a Senior Business Analyst with the leadership of a Project Manager.

As part of your duties, you will be required to schedule intake meetings, understand business requirements, assess scope, enlist stakeholders for participation, process mapping, documentation and deliver projects related to deposit operations. 

This role requires a high level of engagement, leadership, and communication skills. You must be able to influence and ensure that projects are being delivered in a timely manner.

Previous banking experience is preferred with a preference for candidates who have experience with deposit operations.

Provides operations expertise in the design, development, management, and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through to execution. Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• 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.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects/programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Participates in project/program design and provides advice & subject matter expertise to achieve required business results.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether or not a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Drives cross business/group coordination and logistical support for the implementation of change.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works on initiatives with varied complexity, typically involving multiple stakeholders across BMO.
• Identifies enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation, raises issues with stakeholders and offers solutions to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Subject matter expertise in required business domain - In-depth.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary:

$74,000.00 - $138,000.00

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