Bank of Montreal

Senior Product Manager, Client Onboarding

Bank of Montreal$110K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years in product management, business analysis, or project delivery in financial services, with a preference for Capital Markets.
  • Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives that yield measurable outcomes.
  • Solid understanding of client onboarding processes, regulatory requirements (KYC/AML), and operational workflows.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; familiarity with Agile methodologies and digital tools.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for client onboarding solutions.
  • Align product strategy with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Translate business goals into actionable product initiatives that drive value and client satisfaction.
  • Identify and improve pain points in the onboarding process for enhanced efficiency and reduced risk.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of onboarding-related projects, ensuring timelines and quality are met.
  • Establish metrics for onboarding efficiency and client satisfaction and report to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Accident and life insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

Job Description

The Senior Product Manager for Client Onboarding will play a critical role in shaping and delivering a seamless onboarding experience for institutional and corporate clients across BMO Capital Markets. This position sits within the Office of the COO and partners closely with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Front Office teams to design, implement, and optimize onboarding solutions that meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.

The role is accountable for delivering business-focused outcomes by aligning onboarding initiatives with strategic objectives, driving measurable improvements in client experience, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Strategy & Roadmap
    • Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for Client Onboarding solutions.
    • Align product strategy with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and client needs.


  • Deliver Business Outcomes
    • Translate business goals into actionable product initiatives that deliver tangible value.
    • Ensure onboarding solutions contribute to revenue growth, cost optimization, and enhanced client satisfaction.
    • Establish clear success metrics tied to business impact and monitor performance against targets.


  • Stakeholder Management
    • Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Technology, Compliance, Sales) to gather requirements and prioritize enhancements.
    • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology delivery teams.


  • Process Optimization
    • Identify pain points in the onboarding process and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance client experience.
    • Drive automation and digital transformation opportunities within onboarding workflows.


  • Delivery & Execution
    • Manage end-to-end delivery of onboarding-related projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
    • Develop business cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria for new features and enhancements.


  • Metrics & Reporting
    • Define OKRs and KPIs to measure onboarding efficiency, client satisfaction, and business impact.
    • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities.


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.


  • Experience:
    • 5+ years in product management, business analysis, or project delivery within financial services (Capital Markets experience strongly preferred).
    • Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Skills:
    • Strong understanding of client onboarding processes, regulatory requirements (KYC/AML), and operational workflows.
    • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
    • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and digital transformation tools.


The salary range for this role is $110,000 up to $125,000 CAD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)

Salary:

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 Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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