BMO Financial Group
Finance
Manager,RiskGovernanceandControls
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“Manager, Risk Governance and Controls at BMO Financial Group. Skills: risk governance, internal controls, regulatory compliance. Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework. Guides/assists in the identification and classification of risks”
What You'll Achieve.
Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, and monitored; Promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups; Achieve business objectives; Recommends action plans; Implement solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business; Inform decision-making; Develop recommendations for changes/enhancements; Determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy; Resolve strategic issues; Ensure alignment between stakeholders; Ensure alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards; Positively influence or change; Integrate the monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the internal controls governance framework/program; Ensure alignment between stakeholders; Provide insights and recommendations; Describe compliance requirements, activities, processes, roles & responsibilities; Address gaps, issues and new requirements; Address any issues
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth; Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Guides/assists in the identification and classification of risks
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
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 internal controls governance system and framework
Ensures alignment between stakeholders
Represents the internal control governance program/structure during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations
Coordinates the management of data in adherence with data governance standards
Builds change management plans and leads or participates in change management activities
Defines the communication plan designed to positively influence or change
Leads and integrates the monitoring
measurement & reporting on the status of the internal controls governance framework/program
Leads the management of governance meetings and maintenance of governing body mandates
oversight and approval guidelines
Provides specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements
Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support of the model validation/risk framework
Leads/participates in the design
implementation and management of core business/group processes
Develops governance and control-related solutions and makes recommendations
Provides advice and guidance 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
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
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 issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group; Ensures alignment between stakeholders; Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders; Ensures alignment between stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Process & Methodology
project management, change management plans of varying scope, readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives
Full Job Description
Application Deadline: 06/03/2026 Address: 100 King Street West 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. * Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group. * Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. * Guides/assists in the identification and classification of issues; recommends action plans. * 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. * 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 internal controls governance system and framework. * Ensures alignment between stakeholders. * Represents the internal control governance program/structure during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations. * Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. * Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. * Leads or parti
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