Director, digital investing product management

Application Deadline:

10/08/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Customer Solutions

Defines and implements the product development, sales, and marketing strategy for an Investment product or product portfolio, with P&L (profit and loss) accountability. Conducts market research, forecasting, pricing, and competitive analysis. Innovates to develop new products and enhancements to existing ones to improve the customer experience. Collaborates with internal partners across the organization to take products to market, and manages all risks associated with products to ensure compliance, including risk reporting.

Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.

Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.

Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.

Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.

Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.

Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.

Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.

Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices.

May consult to or serve on various internal or external committees and task forces.

Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.

Determines product lifecycle in development of strategy.

Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.

Defines the marketing strategy for the product/product portfolio and works with partners to implement.

Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.

Uses market research and competitive intelligence to develop strategy.

Understands and oversees end-to-end customer experience.

Leads/supports contract negotiations with vendors and external partners, balancing cost, risk and performance.

Manages risk associated with portfolio of products, including setting risk parameters and tolerance for losses.

Sets policies for product portfolio.

Defines and implements product strategy for an individual product or product portfolio.

Drives the business case and strategic roadmap for products and services, including accountability for project and budget approval.

Optimizes the financial performance and customer value of the product portfolio.

Continuously improves processes to identify issues and deliver optimal customer experience.

Works with internal stakeholders to develop materials and training for salesforce, and manages changes.

May support the sales team in development of specific deals for customers and in client presentations.

Develops and maintains relationships with external partners and vendors.

Sets and/or operates within product risk parameters and metrics.

Conduct risk/reward and other analyses, and drafts product policies and related documents.

Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.

Influences how teams/groups work together.

Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.

Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.

Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.

Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.

Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Typically 9+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Post graduate degree in business, economics or finance preferred.

Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge - technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.

Established track record of providing strong investment performance and effective risk management.

Completion of relevant investments certification.

Master of core functional area and how it fits within the firm and competitive environment.

Broad knowledge across multiple areas and business lines.

Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.

Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.

Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.

Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert.

Influence skills - Expert.

Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.

Able to manage ambiguity.

Data driven decision making - Expert.

Salary:

$120,000.00 - $215,000.00

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 Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.