Application Deadline: Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Audit, Risk & Compliance Assists in the implementation, maintenance and administration of a specific compliance program. Coordinates and performs risk assessment, monitoring, testing and surveillance activities to ensure program remains current and aligned with BMO Compliance Program. This includes assisting with the annual B20 Attestation process with the Home Financing team and with the Head, NA Retail Credit Operations examine the key control artifacts, draft effective challenge commentary and review with the CRO, Retail Risk. Advises business/group on implications of new regulatory developments or internal products, and assists to implement new/revised policies and programs to address them. Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them. Develops and maintains compliance information for analysis and reporting via the enterprise database (GRCE) and performs risk assessment, monitoring, testing and surveillance activities to ensure compliance activities are aligned with enterprise program requirements. Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies and provides advice and influences assigned business/group on implementation of solutions aligned to regulatory risk appetite based on an understanding of business operations and stakeholder needs. Performs and/or effectively challenges monitoring and testing activities to ensure regulatory compliance controls are operating and aligned to regulatory requirements. Supports root cause analysis in response to material control failures in business/group. Manages the North American Retail Credit pre-audit preparedness activities and preparing internal team communications, managing and triaging the flow of audit pull lists to the subject matter experts, as well as tracking, monitoring and managing all submissions to Corporate Audit. Responsible for managing Process, Risk & Controls activities including updating PRC inventory, monitoring and testing and developing Product/Service & Process Risk Assessment. Assist in issue management, assisting team in identifying self-identified issues and recording audit and regulatory issues. Maintain monthly tracking remediation of issues and communicating with NA Retail Credit leadership team on issue resolution. Work on annual review of the Basel paragraphs, challenging 1st line assessments and facilitate discussion with the accountable executive to review the recommendations for revision. Supports the execution of Risk Framework Enhancement activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Assist in various administrative, reporting and strategic management activities related to the North American Retail Credit team. This may include tracking of progress toward team and Enterprise Risk & Portfolio Management objectives, assisting in the development and coordination of team townhalls as well as other team-wide communications, and coordinating corporate policy and standard reviews. Builds effective professional relationships with business group, internal/external stakeholders and trust with regulators. Oversees the implementation, maintenance and monitoring/ reporting of all policies, guidelines, procedures and compliance programs, provides advice/rulings as necessary, for one or multiple complex function(s)/activity(ies). Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in related discipline (business or finance) required. Typically 8+ years business experience at a financial institution in a regulatory, compliance, audit, consumer lending and/or risk management role. Advanced knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements and audit processes. Good understanding of OSFI's Guideline B-20 and Capital Adequacy Requirements guideline preferred. Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management and project management skills. Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert. Influence skills - In-depth / Expert. Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert. Able to manage ambiguity. This position is located in Toronto, where the successful candidate will spend 4 days per week on-site. Salary: $94,600.00 - $176,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en. BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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