BMO is currently sourcing for a Partnership Manager. This is a hybrid contract role in Toronto (3 days in office per week).
Role Overview:
The Partnership Manager will join the Customer Segments team within Everyday Banking, responsible for end-to-end management and oversight of the bank’s retail partnerships. This role supports stakeholder management, business development, and relationship growth across a growing partnership portfolio. The position involves collaboration with multiple lines of business and regular interaction with senior leaders, contributing to strategic partnership initiatives and business impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of Everyday Banking partnerships. Manage expenses, sponsorships, internal and external partnerships, and events. Expand and deepen the existing partner network and relationships. Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to facilitate and activate partnership opportunities. Conduct competitive benchmarking to inform goals, service level agreements, and value proposition design. Develop and execute launch strategies and campaigns for key partnerships, including liaising with senior partners and delivering compelling presentations with visual aids.
Must-Have Skills:
Experience in partnerships, segments, or strategy within a financial institution. Retail banking experience. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Strategy or product background (non-marketing). Management or strategy education background.
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with stakeholder management and business development in a banking environment. Familiarity with sponsorship and event management.
Ideal Candidate:
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. Comfortable presenting to senior leaders and managing complex partnership initiatives. Demonstrated success in growing and managing partnership portfolios.
