BMO Financial Group
Finance / FinServ
SeniorGRCAdvisorData&AIGovernance
“Senior GRC Advisor - Data & AI Governance at BMO Financial Group. Skills: Data and AI Governance, Risk Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Provide independent advisory, oversight, and validation of governance, risk, and control activities that support Enterprise Data Governance and AI Governance. Support Product/Service/Process Risk Assessments (PSPRA) and Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment (RCRA)”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen governance and risk management across the enterprise; Support informed decision-making and consistent application of expectations; Promote shared understanding of governance expectations and emerging risks; Support leadership oversight and informed risk discussions; Strengthen governance understanding, consistency, and advisory effectiveness across the team
Industry & Context.
analytical and critical-thinking skills; Ability to assess governance and control alignment; Identify gaps; Articulate risk implications; Exercise sound judgment to identify, assess, and escalate governance or control concerns
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Data and AI Governance experience, Risk management experience, 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in governance, risk, compliance, data governance, AI governance, risk management, audit, or related disciplines, with a focus on advisory and oversight activities, knowledge of Data and AI governance risk and regulatory requirements, including data privacy, data quality, model risk, and emerging AI governance considerations, Solid understanding of applicable regulations, industry standards, and control frameworks relevant to enterprise risk management and the data and AI lifecycle, Experience supporting risk assessments (e. g. , PSPRA, RCRA, process risk and control assessments), including advising on risk identification, control considerations, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess governance and control alignment, identify gaps, and articulate risk implications, Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across first- and second-line functions, Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately escalate governance or risk concerns, CDMP - Certified Data Management Professional (by DAMA), CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (by ISACA) OR CGRC - Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (by ISC2)
Nice to Have
AIGP – Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (by IAPP), ISO/IEC 42001 – AI Lead Auditor/Implementer (by ISO)
What You'll Do.
Provide independent advisory
and validation of governance
and control activities that support Enterprise Data Governance and AI Governance
Support Product/Service/Process Risk Assessments (PSPRA) and Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment (RCRA)
Maintain Process Risk and Control (PRC) libraries
Advise on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Maintain an understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
Monitor changes and provide timely governance
RCRA and other risk assessment activities across Data Governance and AI‑related processes from an advisory and challenge perspective
Provide governance and control advisory support to business partners
Apply governance frameworks and control principles to assess alignment of business practices with enterprise standards and risk appetite
Communicate governance
and control considerations clearly to stakeholders
Serve as a governance advisor to business and technology stakeholders
Support the development
and socialization of governance standards
and guidance related to Data and AI risk management
Facilitate governance forums
and stakeholder discussions
Review governance artifacts
and documentation prepared by others
Identify governance gaps
or areas of inconsistency and escalate observations
Prepare governance summaries
Continuously enhance knowledge and skills in Data and AI governance
Exercise sound judgment to identify
and escalate governance or control concerns within defined guidelines
Coach and mentor junior staff to strengthen governance understanding
and advisory effectiveness across the team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works in close collaboration with First Line of Defense (1LOD) and Regulatory Compliance and Risk related Second Line of Defense (2LOD) partners; Builds and maintains working relationships with internal and external partners, particularly across first- and second-line functions; Balances effective challenge with collaboration; Partners with stakeholders to support governance alignment while respecting ownership and accountability within the first line of defense
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Clear articulation of risk and impact; Communicate governance, risk, and control considerations clearly to stakeholders; Prepare governance summaries, advisory materials, and reporting
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