Director, AI Architecture B2C

Amazon SageMaker

Amazon Bedrock Agent Core

Amazon Lex

Amazon Transcribe

Amazon Translate

Kendra Knowledge Search

Azure AI Foundry

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure AI Search

Azure AI Vision

Azure AI Document Intelligence

Azure AI Language

Azure AI Speech

Azure Machine Learning

Azure Bot Service

IAM

KMS

Secrets Manager

Microsoft Entra ID

Key Vault

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Purview

Azure Policy

LLM architecture and deployment

Prompt engineering

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

Vector databases

AI orchestration frameworks

Agentic AI design patterns

Multi-agent architecture

Fine-tuning and model customization

Evals

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

Additional Information related to the duties and skills of the role :

Performs planning, problem-solving, and advising technical teams to optimize AI-enabled solutions that are strategic, operational, secure and economical

Participates in the system specification review process to ensure system requirements can be translated into valid AI, data, and software architecture designs that are scalable, explainable, secure, and operationally sustainable.

Identifies and researches relevant technologies, performs proofs of concept / prototypes, and recommends the applications of such technologies for future AI and digital product architecture, including foundation models, LLM platforms, AI agents, AI tools and LLMOps/AIFinOps capabilities.

Delivers innovative AI-powered solutions tailored to the specific needs of the organization, driving customer experience, personalization, engagement, and operational efficiency.

Provides input into the preparation of business case by providing key architectural insights on feasibility, risks, and alignment with enterprise strategy, including AI value realization, guardrails, Evals and Observability requirements, scalability considerations, and responsible AI implications.

Leads enterprise-wide initiatives that integrate data, analytics, AI platforms, machine learning capabilities, and customer-facing technologies and support long-term business objectives.

Balances high-level strategy with execution, ensuring AI architectural coherence organization wide.

Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviors in all that they do.

Ensures alignment between values and behavior that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow-through.

Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders, including product management, AI engineering, risk, compliance, legal, and customer experience teams.

Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior AI architect, and strategic advisor across BMO.

Influences how teams/groups work together to accelerate adoption of trusted, scalable AI capabilities

Applies expertise and think creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems involving AI, data, analytics, customer experience, and enterprise technology transformation.

Communicates complex AI concepts, business value, technical trade-offs, model risks, and governance requirements in simple terms.

Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives, including partnerships with AI vendors and cloud providers.

Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes, leveraging emerging AI technologies and evolving customer expectations to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents, laws and regulations, including AI governance standards, model risk management requirements, privacy regulations, cybersecurity controls, and Responsible AI principles.

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.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.