Strategic Asset & Vendor Governance Lead

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Relationship Manager to govern End User Asset Management and Asset Reclamation programs, manage vendor performance, and lead governance processes. The role coordinates procurement, legal, and technology teams to ensure contractual commitments are met and risks are managed effectively.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, governance controls, and executive reporting, while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency across asset

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in vendor management, governance, service delivery, asset management or operational leadership.
• Experience managing strategic vendor relationships and contractual obligations.
• Experience leading governance forums and executive-level stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for strategic asset management vendors and service providers.
• Lead governance reviews and executive governance meetings.
• Oversee budget planning, forecasting and financial performance against targets.
• Provide leadership to governance and controls teams and drive process improvements.

Skills

Vendor management

Governance

Budget management

Inventory management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Excel/Power BI/ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, Finance, Risk Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ServiceNow

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Relationship Manager to govern End User Asset Management and Asset Reclamation programs, manage vendor performance, and lead governance processes. The role coordinates procurement, legal, and technology teams to ensure contractual commitments are met and risks are managed effectively.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, governance controls, and executive reporting, while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency across asset