Application Deadline:

10/30/2026

Address:

595 Burrard Street

Job Family Group:

Strategy & Change

Manager, Community Partnership & Business Development

The Customer Segments, Personal Banking team is responsible for defining, developing, and executing cross-functional, customer-centric strategies that drive Personal Banking customer acquisition, growth, and retention while supporting key business priorities.

As a key member of the New to Canada and Customer Growth team, the Manager, Community Partnerships & Business Development will be responsible for developing and executing community partnerships, sponsorships, events, and engagement strategies primarily focused on the South Asian market within the Greater Vancouver Area (GVA).

The Manager, Community Partnerships & Business Development will play a key role in growing BMO’s market share and strengthening its presence within the South Asian community. This will be accomplished by building meaningful relationships with community organizations, business associations, Centres of Influence, cultural networks, community leaders, and other strategic partners.

Working closely with Regional Banking leadership, branch teams, Business Banking, Wealth Management, and corporate partners, the Manager, Community Partnerships & Business Development will identify and deliver opportunities that generate leads, increase customer acquisition, deepen client relationships, and promote BMO’s broader value proposition.

The successful candidate will build specialized knowledge of the South Asian market and become a subject matter expert in community engagement, partnership development, lead generation, and customer acquisition.



The ability to translate community relationships and market opportunities into measurable business results will be key to success in this role.

A typical workday may include:

- Working closely with Personal and Business Banking Regional Leaders to develop and execute a community engagement, sponsorship, and partnership plan aligned with regional customer growth priorities.
- Developing and executing strategies to grow BMO’s market share and strengthen its presence within the South Asian community, with a particular focus on the Greater Vancouver Area.
- Identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with community leaders, business associations, cultural organizations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, referral partners, and Centres of Influence.
- Leading BMO’s involvement in large-scale South Asian community events and sponsorships, as well as select additional events and partnership opportunities where appropriate.
- Identifying sponsorships, partnerships, and community initiatives that enhance BMO’s visibility, reputation, and relevance within the South Asian market.
- Establishing proactive community outreach to increase awareness of BMO’s products, services, customer offers, and Recent to Canada solutions.
- Representing BMO at key community, cultural, business, sponsorship, and networking events throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
- Creating speaking, networking,



and relationship-building opportunities that promote BMO’s broader value proposition and deepen client and community relationships.
- Developing and maintaining a strategic engagement plan for key community leaders, organizations, and referral partners.
- Consulting with community partners, Centres of Influence, and Regional Personal and Business Banking Leaders to identify and execute market development opportunities.
- Supporting branch teams in preparing for and participating in community events, partnership meetings, presentations, and business development opportunities.
- Collaborating with branch leaders and frontline teams to generate leads, facilitate referrals, and convert opportunities into new customer relationships.
- Partnering closely with Business Banking and Wealth Management teams to identify and facilitate referrals, bring partners into appropriate community events, and present BMO’s broader capabilities to prospective and existing clients.
- Collaborating with New to Canada Market Ambassadors and branch teams to build community engagement and customer acquisition capabilities.
- Supporting international student and campus partnership initiatives within British Columbia, with a focus on the Greater Vancouver Area, and communicating results to key stakeholders.
- Providing coaching and guidance to branch teams on community engagement, customer acquisition, lead management, partnership development, and relationship-building best practices.
- Monitoring and reporting on customer acquisition, lead generation, branch referrals, products per customer, balances, and other relevant business outcomes.
- Tracking weekly, monthly, and q

📌 Manager, Community Partnership (Vancouver)
🏢 BMO
📍 Vancouver