Responsibilities

• Work with leaders to execute on plans for external positioning and executive communications for BMO’s leading Commercial Bank.
• This integrated communications role will lead internal and external programs for the Commercial Banking team.
• Must demonstrate execution excellence in support both reputation and culture.
• Oversee executive communications for U.S. Commercial Bank leadership.
• Collaborate across communications, media relations, marketing and business partners to achieve positioning goals.
• Provide strategic external communication counsel and support to senior leadership to build the broader brand and reputation of BMO among business owners and leaders.
• Proactively identify stories and opportunities to profile advancements in the business in alignment with our value proposition and client segment strategy.
• Use analytics and competitive benchmarking to measure success and demonstrate impact.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and maximize results.
• Monitor and track feedback and social channels to proactively respond to any issues.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience at an agency and in a large organization a plus.
• Writing & editing skills - Expert.
• Uses a straight-talk and story-telling approach for communications.
• Ability to take technical and complex information and distill it to key messages that make sense for the audience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.

Preferred

• MBA or post-secondary degree in communications/PR or marketing a plus.

Benefits

• health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.