Capital Mrkts Sales & Service BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider.

We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #The COO Business Manager and Transformation Projects serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CM COO and senior leadership team. This role is responsible for driving strategic priorities, coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and ensuring seamless execution across Capital Markets businesses and functions. Operating at the intersection of strategy, governance, communications, and execution, the Business Manager ensures alignment across business leaders, partner groups, and regional leadership teams while helping translate business priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

The role requires exceptional business acumen, relationship management skills, executive presence, and the ability to navigate complex organizational and regulatory environments.

Strategic

Planning & Execution Partner with the CM COO and Executive Leadership Team to develop and execute strategic priorities. Drive enterprise and business-level initiatives from concept through execution. Monitor progress against strategic objectives and identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities.

Coordinate annual business planning, operating reviews, and leadership offsites. Support decision-making through analysis, synthesis of data, and executive recommendations. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CM COO and senior leadership team.

Prepare executive briefings, presentations, board materials, and leadership communications. Manage and track key executive commitments, decisions, and follow-up actions.

Enterprise





Coordination & Governance Facilitate collaboration across Capital Markets businesses, Corporate Banking, Global Markets, Investment Banking, Risk, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and Technology. Coordinate governance forums and executive committees. Support regulatory, risk, audit, and control-related initiatives.

Lead initiatives to improve operating effectiveness, decision-making, and organizational performance. Drive change management and readiness activities for major transformation efforts. Partner with HR on talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Manage COO financials and year-end processes Communications & Stakeholder Management Develop executive communication strategies supporting business priorities and organizational change. Represent the CM COO in meetings and initiatives as required.

Special

Projects & Transformation Lead high-priority strategic projects on behalf of the CM COO. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver business and enterprise initiatives. Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis to inform strategic decision-making. 10+ years of experience in Capital Markets, Financial Services, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, or a related field. ~ Deep understanding of Capital Markets businesses, products, clients, and operating environment. ~ Ability to influence at senior executive levels without direct authority.





Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing change. Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound risk management practices.

This job posting is for a current vacancy Please note the target salary range for this specific position in Toronto is CAD $195,000 - $225,000 (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements) Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. 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.

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.

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 recent 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.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. #

📌 Managing Director, COO Business Manager (Toronto)
🏢 BMO
📍 Toronto