Product Manager, Chequing

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One year contract or 1 year secondment (Internal

1 year contract. The Product Manager of Chequing reports to the Group Product Manager of Chequing and is part of the Everyday Banking Products team in Canadian Personal Banking. This role is responsible to manage the portfolio of chequing products for retail customers.

The Product Manager develops and implements product strategies to drive sales of existing banking products, launch new products to market, optimize profitability and improve the customer experience. This role is responsible to optimize pricing and to attract balances. This role carries out competitive analysis, monitors product and system performance, and assesses problems to develop and implement solutions. The Product Manager has P&L accountability, and manages product risks.

The Product Manager collaborates with members of the Everyday Banking Products team, and with internal partners, such as Customer and Product Analytics, Leads Management, Marketing, Digital, Technology, Operations and Salesforce Effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities

1. Product Strategy

· Proactively identify and prioritize opportunities to improve the portfolio of products

· Develop the overall strategy and roadmap to improve capabilities and launch new products

· Establish priorities and drive the evolution of capabilities with key partners

2. Product Initiatives

· Lead the implementation of complex projects with large multi-functional teams, through ideation, requirements, implementation and change management

· Monitor progress against project plans to ensure completion

· Proactively solve issues and eliminate obstacles

3. Pricing and Campaign Management

· Optimize pricing to balance profitability and volume growth

· Develop, launch and manage initiatives to attract balances

· Measure the impact of pricing changes

4. P&L and Risk Management

· Explain financial results and forecast future performance

· Drive actions to improve profitability through data-driven decisions

· Manage risk, and support the evolution of policies, procedures, and controls

Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge

· 3+ years of experience in retail product management, as a bank employee or consultant

· Strong experience in product design, business casing, pricing, campaign management, technology project delivery, P&L and risk management

Skills

· Distinctive problem solving skills and ability to think strategically

· Robust analytical skills

· Proven project management and change management skills

· Highly developed relationship management skills

· Strong verbal and written communication

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

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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.

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