BMO U.S.
BMO U.S.
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingInsuranceLogistics
BMO U.S. is a U.S.-based diversified financial services company serving individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. Its offerings span personal and business banking, mortgages, investments, financial planning, insurance, wealth management, commercial lending, and commercial mortgages. The company also supports digital and cross-border banking, alongside asset management and capital markets activities. Its broad operating model creates opportunities across financial services, banking technology, customer support, commercial finance, and related corporate functions.

Director, Commercial & Wealth Communications - Chicago Onsite

Lead BMO U.S. communications strategy for its Commercial Bank and Wealth businesses. Oversee integrated external, internal, executive, and stakeholder communications programs.

Description

  • Create an external positioning platform and communications program for BMO’s U.S. Commercial Bank
  • Manage experienced communications professionals and external vendors or partners to achieve results
  • Apply an integrated communications strategy across stakeholder audiences
  • Maintain internal communications programs that support alignment and engagement
  • Oversee executive communications specialists who partner with business leaders
  • Work across communications, media relations, marketing, and business teams
  • Advise senior leaders on strategic external communications and provide ongoing support
  • Find stories and opportunities that showcase business progress
  • Measure performance and demonstrate impact through analytics and competitive benchmarking
  • Build internal stakeholder relationships to understand objectives and improve outcomes
  • Provide competitive intelligence and insights that shape communications strategy
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, digital and brand guidelines, standards, and processes

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of relevant professional experience
  • Professional experience in integrated communications
  • B2B marketing experience is a plus
  • Ability to turn technical and complex information into clear key messages
  • Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders
  • Experience providing technical leadership and thought leadership for innovation
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity as external conditions evolve
  • Expert-level writing and editing ability
  • Expert verbal and written communication skills
  • Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Expert ability to influence stakeholders
  • Expert collaboration and team skills, particularly across groups
  • Expert data-driven decision-making skills
  • An MBA or post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is a plus
  • Experience formally or informally leading diverse teams in a large organization is a plus
  • Agency or agency-management experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Performance-based incentive opportunities
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Comprehensive training and coaching
  • Manager support
  • Opportunities to build a professional network
  • Tools and resources to support continued progress

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