Senior Manager - Board Governance

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
120K-250K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Leads board and committee governance operations, including meeting preparation, agendas, minutes, records, filings, corporate registrations, compliance certifications, audits, insider reporting, and stakeholder coordination. Acts as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for senior leaders and legal counsel, manages governance processes and timelines, supports transactions and projects, maintains governance information systems, and handles sensitive corporate matters while implementing operational improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Application Deadline:

11/12/2026

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Legal

Provides services in support of legal counsel. Participates in the implementation of improvement opportunities to contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the business. Builds productive relationships with legal counsel, Board and Committee members, and delivers exceptional administrative service through responsive, accurate and knowledgeable support.

  • Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
  • Participates the development and distribution of tailored messaging.
  • Reviews technical procedures for all key processes including those pertaining to the Board of Directors, Committees and Shareholder Services, and implement process improvements, as required.
  • Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
  • Manages timeline of activities and monitors calendar of scheduled appointments and meetings.
  • Maintains corporate records and registrations.
  • Plans, attends and executes allocated Board and Board Committee meetings, including review and coordination of agendas with various stakeholders, coordination of the allocated Board and Board Committee meeting material mailing process, meeting minutes scribing, follow-up trackers, matter submission, management proxy circular, coordination of volunteers roles and medical staff allocation
  • Prepares correspondence, reports and other documents as required.
  • Develops and maintains filing systems; ensures business/ operational reports, forms and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available.
  • Coordinates all internal/ external audits and provides process and research support, such as personal property security and corporate searching.
  • Maintains BMO Corporate Governance website and certifies accuracy of portfolio information in Global Entity Management System (GEMS).
  • Certifies completion of compliance procedures, legal documents, and documentation to support various transactions.
  • Coordinates internal funding transactions.
  • Provides insider reporting information, including ensuring insider filing requirements and controls, and monitors the exercising of stock options as required.
  • Supports the management of projects and transactions by monitoring progress against key milestones and monitoring project expenses to ensure on budget.
  • Handles sensitive/ confidential Bank information while minimizing risk.
  • Operates effectively in a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Privy to sensitive and confidential Bank Matters which may impact the Bank’s reputational risk.
  • 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 in finance, risk management, legal or compliance.
  • Proficient knowledge of the business and regulatory environment.
  • Law degree preferred with focus on corporate, securities or tax law.
  • 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.

Salary:

$120,000.00 - $250,000.00

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 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.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Skills Required

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in finance, risk management, legal, or compliance
  • Proficient knowledge of the business and regulatory environment
  • Verbal and written communication skills at an in-depth/expert level
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills at an in-depth/expert level
  • Influence skills at an in-depth/expert level
  • Collaboration and team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration, at an in-depth/expert level
  • Ability to manage ambiguity
  • Data-driven decision-making skills at an in-depth/expert level
  • Law degree with a focus on corporate, securities, or tax law

BMO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BMO and has not been reviewed or approved by BMO.

  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks at full pay for all new parents, plus up to $20,000 for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility, and 10 days of paid backup childcare indicate robust family support. These elements stand out within BMO’s U.S. package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) design combining a core employer contribution with dollar-for-dollar matching up to a set portion of pay, plus immediate vesting on match and employee contributions, signals strong retirement funding. The core contribution’s three-year vesting is clearly defined.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation accrual scales with grade and service, alongside 9–10 paid holidays and additional paid time off buckets (bereavement, school activities, civic duties, blood donation, volunteering). This breadth offers multiple avenues for time away beyond standard vacation.

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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
51,885 Employees

What We Do

At BMO, banking is our personal commitment to helping people at every stage of their financial lives. The truth is, people’s needs change: so we change too. But we never change who we are. Which means we’ll never waiver from providing our customers the best possible banking experience in the industry. Our incredible team of over 46,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg. You should get to know us. We’re here to help.

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