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AI/GenAI Product Owner

Bank of Montreal

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
122k-228k
26 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The AI/GenAI Product Owner at BMO Bank is a strategic and influential role responsible for shaping, delivering, and managing innovative AI-driven products and solutions within highly regulated financial environments. This role requires exceptional leadership in aligning business objectives with cutting-edge AI technologies, ensuring robust product-market fit, customer-centric innovation, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and articulate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI/GenAI products.
  • Conduct market analysis, identify customer pain points, and leverage Design Thinking methodologies to validate product-market fit.
  • Prioritize product backlog ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive the complete AI product lifecycle from concept and MVP development to full-scale product launch, optimization, and eventual retirement.
  • Ensure products are developed with clear personas, validated business cases, and measurable outcomes.
  • Oversee product activation strategies, collaborating closely with go-to-market, pricing, and positioning teams.
  • Serve as the voice of business and customer, translating business requirements into actionable plans and clear acceptance criteria.
  • Foster high-performing, collaborative cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, designers, compliance, and risk management professionals.
  • Address blockers proactively, ensuring smooth adoption through strategic communication, training, and documentation.
  • Monitor product performance, gather stakeholder feedback, and iteratively enhance product offerings.
  • Keep abreast of AI trends, competitive intelligence, and regulatory landscape to maintain product relevance and market leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline, PhD level education.
  • Minimum 7+ years in product management, including 5+ years specifically managing AI, ML, or GenAI products.
  • Demonstrated success in regulated industries (Financial Services, Healthcare, etc.) with thorough understanding of compliance, ethics, and risk management.
  • Proven expertise in applying Design Thinking methodologies, achieving strong Product-Market Fit, and managing complex stakeholder environments.
  • Exceptional understanding of AI/ML concepts, use cases, and responsible AI practices.
  • Advanced skills in product lifecycle management within agile and hybrid methodologies.
  • Proficient in market analysis, strategic thinking, and synthesizing research into actionable strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, data-driven decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead confidently in complex, cross-functional environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in highly regulated financial environments.
  • Experience with AI/GenAI product development and deployment.
  • Knowledge of compliance, ethics, and risk management in regulated industries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant disciplines; PhD preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Opportunity to lead pioneering AI initiatives in a forward-thinking, innovative banking environment.
  • Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and career development.
  • Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans.
  • Performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards.
  • Supportive, collaborative culture focused on diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Working at Bank of Montreal

At BMO, we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We aim to create lasting, positive change for our customers, communities, and people. Our culture emphasizes working together, innovating, and pushing boundaries to transform lives and businesses. We value our employees, support their growth, and foster an environment of respect, inclusion, and impact.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 4, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary122k-228k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Bank of Montreal

Website

bmo.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Commercial Banking

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