BMO Financial Group

Finance

Manager,OperationalRiskPrograms

$76–142k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, Operational Risk Programs at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Operational Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Metrics, Governance Framework. Manage operational risk programs. Develop and monitor operational management framework”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure compliance; Effective monitoring; Timely reporting; Identification of action plans; Achieve business objectives; Resolve strategic issues

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth; Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience, In-depth knowledge operational risk management practices, In-depth knowledge of the designated business / product portfolio, In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, In-depth knowledge of quantitative techniques and economic capital methodologies, In-depth knowledge & experience with risk policy quality control / testing frameworks, Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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

What You'll Do.

Manage operational risk programs

Develop and monitor operational management framework

Provide policies and standards

Work with stakeholders to implement methodology

Act as trusted advisor

Guide identification and classification

Recommend and implement solutions

Assist in strategic plan development

Identify emerging issues and trends

Research requirements and best practices

Assess impacts to governance frameworks

Determine business priorities

Conduct independent analysis

Lead governance system development

Support strategic initiatives

Represent model validation program

Ensure stakeholder alignment

Coordinate data management

Build change management plans

Define communication plan

Monitor and report on risk governance program

Lead management of governance meetings

Provide specialized support

Administer operational risk program activities

Identify potential risk situations

Develop in-depth knowledge

Build effective relationships

Analyze data and information

Monitor and track issues

Coordinate review and sign-off

Maintain tools and templates

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with stakeholders to implement methodology; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; Ensure alignment between stakeholders; Build effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders; Provide 'second line of defense' operational risk management support

Communication Scope

Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth

Process & Methodology

Build change management plans, Lead change management activities, Define communication plan, Plan and implement operational programs

Full Job Description

Application Deadline: 05/31/2026 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Audit, Risk & Compliance **This is a 12 Month Contract Role** Join the Operational Non-Financial Risk Management Program Team and contribute across a number of keys activities focused on risk metrics (KRIs and Risk Appetite), Loss Events, and Issue Management. Provides oversight, monitoring and reporting on operational risks for a designated portfolio. Develops and monitors the operational management framework that includes the governance framework & practices leveraged across BMO to manage operational risks. Provides policies & standards, methodologies and controls that increase transparency, accuracy and consistency across groups. Works with stakeholders to implement the methodology, metrics and program standards for the assigned portfolio to ensure compliance as well as effective monitoring, timely reporting and identification of action plans. * Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group. * Guides/assists in the identification and classification of issues; recommends action plans. * Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. * Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business. * Assists in the development of strategic plans. * Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making. * Researches existing or emerging requirements & related best practices to assist and develops recommendations for changes/enhancements. * Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks. * Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy. * Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. * Leads the development and maintenance of the governance system and framework. * Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. * Rep

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