BMO Financial Group
Finance
Analyst
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“Analyst at BMO Financial Group. Skills: internal control framework, risk management, regulatory compliance, governance. Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework. Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups; positively influence or change; ensure risks are identified and controls are effective; improve consistency and transparency of control measurement/metrics and reporting; address gaps, issues and new requirements
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth; Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations; Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience, In-depth knowledge of business and regulatory environment, In-depth knowledge & experience with risk policy quality control/testing frameworks. e. g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks, Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience, Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth, Collaboration & team skills - In-depth, Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth, Influence skills - In-depth, Data driven decision making - In-depth
Nice to Have
Experience in risk management, audit, compliance, governance and/or project management is preferred
What You'll Do.
Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework
Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives
Breaks down strategic problems
and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations
Manages databases and provides support for analysis
forecasting and/or data visualization
Leads or participates in defining the communication plan
Supports change management
Leads or assists in the execution of oversight/governance activities
Leads or assists with the maintenance
measurement & reporting on the status of the internal controls governance framework/program
Develops governance and control-related solutions and makes recommendations
Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on the implementation of the control framework
Performs testing on design of controls
Reviews processes and identifies opportunities for risk mitigation
Identifies where corrective actions are required and escalates per ensures corrective action is taken as necessary
Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities
Consults with stakeholders to improve consistency and transparency of control measurement/metrics and reporting
Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks
Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/regulatory directives and guidance
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Ensures alignment between stakeholders
Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations
Documents the internal control governance system
processes and framework
checklists and communications to address gaps
issues and new requirements
Monitors and tracks addresses any issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; collaboration & team skills - In-depth; ensures alignment between stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth; communication plan development; develops tailored and identifies appropriate distribution channels
Process & Methodology
project management
Full Job Description
Application Deadline: 05/23/2026 Address: 250 Yonge Street Job Family Group: Audit, Risk & Compliance Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, and monitored in the designated business/group portfolio. The governance framework includes policies, guidelines and provides programs, practices and measures to promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups. Applies specialized knowledge of risk management, regulatory compliance and internal controls related to business processes and information. * Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. * Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. * Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards. * Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels. * Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities. * Leads or assists in the execution of oversight/governance activities. * Leads or assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the internal controls governance framework/program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences. * Develops governance and control-related solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs. * Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on the implementation of the control framework, including effective challenge. * Performs testing on design of controls as required e.g. observation, inspection, replication, recalculation to ensure risks are identified and controls ar
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