Commercial Transformation Consultant

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Advise. Align. Transform.

BMO Commercial Banking is embarking on a multi‑year transformation to redefine how it delivers value to clients and empowers its people. This role sits at the center of that journey.

As a Commercial Transformation Consultant, you will operate as an internal strategy and transformation advisor to senior leaders—shaping the vision, structuring the roadmap, and driving alignment across the enterprise. You will combine strategy consulting rigor, executive storytelling, and hands‑on execution to ensure transformation efforts translate into meaningful business outcomes.

This is a high‑impact role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, influences without authority, and can move seamlessly from board‑level narrative to operational detail.

Your Mandate

Define the “North Star” for Commercial Banking

• Develop and articulate a clear, compelling transformation narrative that explains why change is required, what the future looks like, and how the bank will get there.
• Ensure transformation initiatives are explicitly linked to client value, employee experience, and strategic objectives.

Architect the Transformation Agenda

• Design and maintain an enterprise-aligned transformation roadmap, supported by OKRs and clear success measures.
• Integrate major initiatives (e.g., customer self‑service, lending transformation, operating model evolution) into a cohesive, sequenced plan.
• Pressure‑test feasibility, identify dependencies, and inform leadership decision‑making.

Act as a Trusted Advisor to Senior Leaders

• Serve as a forward‑deployed consultant to Commercial Banking leadership, helping define priorities, clarify trade‑offs, and align on future capabilities.
• Prepare executive‑ready materials and storytelling for the Commercial Banking Transformation Committee (CBTC) and related forums.
• Lead and structure CBTC monthly planning, progress, and alignment sessions.

Drive Real Change—Beyond Technology

• Ensure transformation efforts address operating model implications, including roles, governance, processes, and ways of working.
• Drive clarity on what must change in how the business operates—not just what systems are implemented.
• Help leaders move from strategy decks to executable actions.

What You’ll Deliver

• A shared, enterprise‑wide transformation vision that resonates with leaders and teams.
• Strong, sustained alignment across stakeholders on priorities and sequencing.
• Transformation programs that are credible, executable, and value‑driven.
• Leaders equipped with the narrative, tools, and confidence to lead change.

Profile of an Ideal Candidate

• Former or current management consultant, or equivalent experience in strategy, transformation, or internal advisory roles.
• Exceptional structured thinking and storytelling skills—able to simplify complexity without losing substance.
• Demonstrated experience building and executing large‑scale transformation agendas.
• Comfort operating with senior executives and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, action‑oriented, and intellectually curious.

Why This Role

• High visibility with senior Commercial Banking leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the future operating model of a leading North American bank.
• A rare internal role that mirrors external consulting impact and responsibility.

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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 roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s 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 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

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact.  We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers.  We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO 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. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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