BMO Financial Group
Finance
Manager,OperationalRiskPrograms
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“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.
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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