Cyber Controls Testing Analyst

Bank of Montreal; Young; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a testing-focused professional in Canada to execute testing programs, monitor controls, and deliver insights across banking operations. You will analyze data, report findings, and support change management with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes adherence to service levels, collaboration, and continuous improvement while protecting assets and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join a team dedicated to quality, risk management, and effective testing practices within a

Qualifications

• Typically 4–6 years of relevant experience with post-secondary degree or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong influence and data-driven decision making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Executes testing to provide insights and recommendations on test results, findings, identified issues, re-performance testing, and continuous improvement insights.
• Supports execution of strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Creates and maintains testing support documentation such as workpapers, testing reports, etc., to support findings and reporting.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and efficient service delivery.

Skills

Verbal written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data driven decisions

Influence skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Application Deadline: 11/29/2026

Address: 250 Yonge Street

Job Family Group: Business Management

Executes testing to provide insights and recommendations on test results, findings, identified issues, re-performance testing, and continuous improvement insights. Executes testing, monitoring and operational activities of various complexity based on assigned portfolio ensuring adherences to established service levels and standards. Provides advice and guidance on control effectiveness, program compliance and issue descriptions. Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities. Performs complex reviews of business artifacts. Executes testing and fieldwork that is complex in nature that requires a subject matter expertise. Executes identified test programs for a variety of specializations to support effective testing & monitoring of controls within business groups and across the Bank. Understands the business/group strategy and develops and maintains knowledge of end to end processes. Develops knowledge related to program and/or area of specialty. Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal & external business partners/stakeholders to execute work and fulfill service delivery expectations. Participates in planning and implementation of operational testing programs and executes within required service level agreements and standards. Executes work to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient service delivery. Ensures consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals. Analyzes root causes of any errors discovered to provide for effective communication of issues to appropriate parties. Creates and maintains adequate testing support documentation such as workpapers, testing reports, etc. to support the results of reviews including the write-up of findings/issues for reporting. Provides ongoing support to the continuous improvement process of the business unit. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or 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.

Salary: $55,500.00 - $120,000.00 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 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.

BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life.

Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.

Who we are

We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.