Manager; STO of RPA - Wealth Management

Position: Manager (STO) of RPA - Wealth Management
Location: Downtown Toronto (Central Bay Street)

Final date to receive applications:
06/25/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:
Strategy & Change

We're looking for an experienced Manager (STO) of RPA to help shape and scale automation across BMO Wealth Management. In this role, you'll lead the end to end delivery of Robotic Process Automation initiatives, working closely with Wealth technology and business partners across Private Wealth, Global Asset Management, Retail Investment Technology and Insurance.
This is a senior, hands on leadership role where you'll balance strategy, delivery, and governance, ensuring automation initiatives are secure, scalable, and aligned with BMO's enterprise technology and regulatory standards.
What You'll Do
Lead RPA Strategy & Delivery
Define and execute the RPA roadmap for Wealth Management, aligned with BMO's broader automation strategy
Lead the full automation lifecycle, from intake and prioritization through design, development, testing, and production deployment
Ensure solutions are scalable, reusable, and designed to support long term business objectives
Partner with the Business
Serve as the primary RPA point of contact for Wealth Management stakeholders
Translate business needs into practical, high value automation solutions
Provide thought leadership on how automation can improve advisor experience, client outcomes, and operational efficiency
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Establish and uphold RPA governance standards, controls, and best practices
Ensure automations meet BMO requirements related to:  Information security
Risk management
Audit and regulatory compliance

Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Privacy, and Technology teams throughout the automation lifecycle
Platform & Technical Oversight
Own Wealth Management's use of enterprise RPA platforms such as UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate
Review solution designs and technical approaches to ensure quality and consistency
Oversee bot monitoring, incident management, and production support
Continuously improve automation frameworks, standards, and development practices
Team & Vendor Leadership
Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to RPA developers, analysts, and delivery partners
Manage vendor relationships where applicable
Ensure delivery capacity aligns with business demand and priorities
Value Tracking & Reporting
Define and track automation benefits, including efficiency gains, cycle time reduction, and risk mitigation
Provide regular updates on automation performance and outcomes
Support business cases and prioritization decisions with clear data and insights
Identify opportunities to apply AI enabled automation (e.g., document understanding, intelligent decisioning, exception handling, conversational interfaces) to improve advisor and client experiences.
Drive adoption of human in the loop automation patterns, ensuring appropriate controls, explainability, and risk mitigation for AI assisted workflows.
What You Bring
Experience
7+ years of experience in technology delivery, automation, or digital transformation
3+ years leading RPA initiatives in a large enterprise environment
Experience in financial services, banking, or wealth management is strongly preferred
Proven ability to operate effectively in regulated environments
Technical Skills
Hands on experience with RPA platforms such as:  Ui Path
Microsoft Power Automate
Automation Anywhere or Blue Prism

Strong understanding of:  SDLC and Agile delivery
Process analysis and re engineering
Integration patterns and exception handling

Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence across business and technology teams
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on delivery oversight
Able to navigate ambiguity and complexity in a large organization
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
RPA, Power Platform, Lean, or Agile certifications are considered an asset
How Success Is Measured
Automation initiatives delivered on time and within scope
Tangible, measurable business benefits realized
Stable, scalable, and compliant RPA solutions
Positive feedback from Wealth Management stakeholders
A mature and sustainable RPA capability within Wealth Management
Why This Role Matters
This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, risk reduction, and improved client and advisor experiences across Wealth Management, while ensuring all automation aligns with BMO's strong risk, compliance, and technology standards.

Salary   :
$86,000.00 - $

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.

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