Manager, Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communication plans, executive messaging, and change management solutions for Wealth Management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business partners and leaders, providing professional communications counsel and direction.
• Lead the execution of communication solutions across various channels, including leadership messages, intranets, town halls, newsletters, and social media.
• Distill complex and technical information into clear, actionable key messages for diverse target audiences.
• Develop strategies and tools to measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making and proactively manage business/group change management activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities and company standards.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in strategic communications or a related field.
• Post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth writing and editing skills with a "straight-talk" and storytelling approach.
• Proven ability to distill complex information into easily understood content.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Exceptional influence, negotiation, and collaboration skills to work effectively with senior leadership.

About the Company

BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services to more than 12 million customers across Canada, the United States, and globally.