John O'Brien

Chief Total Rewards Officer at BMO Financial Group

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Experienced Total Rewards and Chief Human Resources Officer with a demonstrated history of success in the financial services industry. Strong human resources and management professional skilled in Compensation, Risk Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Recruiting and Leadership.

Experience

  • BMO Financial Group (27 yrs 2 mos)
    • Chief Total Rewards Officer
      Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

      Lead a team of HR professionals in the creation of global policy and practice in the areas of executive compensation, employee compensation, equity programs, regulatory matters, performance management, pension, benefits and employee relations. In addition, I am accountable for the leadership of our International HR Business Partner team covering our businesses outside North America.

    • Vice President, Compensation
      Oct 2013 - Aug 2019 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    • Chief Human Resources Officer, Technology & Operations and Corporate Areas
      May 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young Consulting
    Apr 1997 - May 1999 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Business Unit Manager at CanMed Consultants
    1992 - 1997 · 5 yrs