BMO Financial Group

Finance

Manager,RiskGovernanceandControls

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

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The Brief

“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.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

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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