Head, Professional Development Chicago, IL, USA

06/26/2025

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

BMO Bank N.A. seeks Head, Professional Development in Chicago, IL to identify business needs and deliver effective learning and performance-focused programs for assigned portfolios to support business/group strategy. Develop, promote, maintain, and actively manage designated learning programs, performing periodic reviews, analyzing program outcomes, providing insights, and making recommendations for enhancements/changes. Ensure the effective and efficient execution of all program components, including change management and communications are in place. Build interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. Attract, retain, and enable the career development of top talent. Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives. Design measurable sustainment strategies including assessing and recommending mitigations for industry/segment-specific risks and prioritizing opportunities presented by internal and external stakeholders. Design and implement multi-year learning program strategies. Manage resources and lead the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals. Develop the business case by identifying needs, analyzing potential options, and assessing expected return on investment. Define business requirements for analytics and reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making. Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards. Collaborate across BMO to develop communications strategies and ensure consistency of messaging to positively influence or change behavior. Lead the execution of operational programs and assess and adapt as needed to ensure quality.

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus nine (9) years of experience in managing cross functional teams and external partners to set and implement business strategy in the corporate banking industry or, alternatively, a Masters degree in Finance or Economics (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and seven (7) years of experience in managing cross functional teams and external partners to set and implement business strategy in the corporate banking industry. Specific skills/other requirements - Experience must include (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section): Managing corporate client profiles in the North American banking industry and cooperating with all banking business lines and products including treasury management, trade finance, investment banking, wealth management, retail banking; Managing banking sales and learning platforms (client relationship management, learning and marketing platforms) and leading training programs; Managing commercial banking sales teams and cross functional teams; and leading multiple large sales and learning strategy programs to build relationships and influence decision making for executives. Hybrid role - 2 days per week remote. 10% domestic and international travel required.

The salary for this specific position in Chicago, Illinois is $250,000.00/year.

Salary:

$128,000.00 - $238,000.00

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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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