#cross-functional-collaboration

#cross-functional-collaboration

Notes from the desk: Welcome to this month's Quarterly Review and a new year! The Quarterly Review is one of the only media pieces that allow readers to track improvements through time. It's a chance for the industry to learn about what goes on behind an FI's four walls and how leadership manages their priorities.And a review mandates a check-in, as I like to say, so enjoy reading about how the exec in the hot seat today overcame challenges, and brought her vision to life.

If you are passionate about operational excellence and eager to grow in an international environment, this role is for you! As a Strategic Partnership Manager, you will drive key operational processes, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and optimize workflows to support our company missions. Your Key Responsibilities: Drive the growth of the partner portfolio by aligning strategies with company objectives and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.

In treasury and payments, leadership is often measured in metrics, products, and efficiency. But for Katie Oresar, the human element - the teams she builds, the clients she partners with, and the culture and relationships she fosters - has always been at the center of her approach. Appointed as BMO's U.S. Head of Treasury & Payment Solutions (TPS) Sales last month, she steps into a role that blends strategy, innovation, and client relationships at a time when the bank is fortifying its US presence.

Every new idea depended on our engineers, and our internal requests were piling up faster than we could clear them. We were adding new people to our company every week, but our engineering team was underwater. Every new feature, every minor internal tool, every process tweak depended on our developers. We were hiring as fast as we could, but it felt like shoveling sand against the tide.