BMO · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager, Lending Business Technology, Strategic Business Enablement
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $209K/yr
5+ years expBMO US is committed to creating lasting, positive change for customers and communities. The Senior Manager, Lending Business Technology will act as the primary business interface for technology and process initiatives supporting BMO Commercial Banking credit platforms, overseeing product ownership and collaboration across various business units.
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Responsibilities
Own an assigned Lending Business Product E2E and support the Senior Director of Strategy & Core Solutions, Lending Business Technology in the planning, prioritization, and execution of Commercial Banking technology initiatives
Represent Commercial banker and client interests, ensuring design decisions promote efficiency, usability, risk management, and scalability
Contribute to strategic roadmap development for Commercial Banking credit platforms
Prepare high‑quality materials, analyses, and presentations for executive committees, governance forums, and senior leadership meetings
Engage Commercial Bankers across regions, segments, and jurisdictions to identify business needs, pain points, and enhancement opportunities
Lead the development of clear, complete, and accurate business and functional requirements for enhancements to the Corporate / Commercial Lending Systems (CCLS) and related applications
Partner with Technology & Operations (T&O) to translate business requirements into actionable specifications throughout the delivery lifecycle
Review, validate, and formally approve detailed requirements documentation
Manage and contribute to multiple concurrent, large‑scale initiatives requiring coordination across various stakeholder groups
Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration, issue resolution, and decision‑making
Track delivery milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes; escalate risks as required
Plan, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including: Test strategy and test case development, Identification and coordination of business testers, Execution and oversight of testing cycles, Defect triage and resolution in partnership with T&O
Ensure solutions meet business, operational, and risk requirements prior to implementation
Support rollout planning, including training, communications, and change management activities
Develop or contribute to training materials, job aids, procedural documentation, and user communications
Deliver training sessions and serve as a key business contact during implementation and stabilization
Act as a subject matter expert on Commercial Banking lending systems, credit policies, and processes
Provide guidance and support to bankers on system functionality and process adherence
Collaborate with other banking groups utilizing shared credit platforms to ensure consistency and alignment
Escalate material issues to the Head, Business Technology, Transformation and Product as required
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience in Commercial Lending or Commercial Banking
Strong understanding of commercial credit policies, risk frameworks, and lending processes
Hands-on experience with Commercial Banking lending systems, including: LTS, APMS, RRT, Livelink, C&T, LLT, LIQ, or equivalent platforms
Demonstrated success in business analysis, technology delivery, and cross-functional project execution
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation capabilities
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a complex environment
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO
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Funding
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$7.54B2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $142.91M
2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $871.76M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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David Casper
U.S. Chief Executive Officer
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