Manager, Information Technology

Bank N.A.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 150,000; 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 Manager, Information Technology to lead IT governance, controls, and risk across the bank's technology landscape in Canada. The role focuses on ITGCs, automated controls, third‑party risk, and SOC reporting to support financial reporting integrity.

Candidate must have a CISA designation and experience guiding audit engagements, with strong communication to senior leaders. This is a high‑visibility role requiring independent leadership and cross‑country

Qualifications

• CISA designation is required for the role.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, ITGC, and controls.
• Familiarity with SOX, COBIT and COSO frameworks is preferred.
• Experience leading IT audit engagements and communicating with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT governance, IT General Controls, automation, and AI risk frameworks.
• Manage third‑party risk assessments, control testing, and compliance activities.
• Oversee SOC report reviews, issue management, and remediation tracking.
• Monitor IT control deficiencies and report to governance committees.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen IT controls across processes and projects.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders to foster risk management culture.
• Lead strategic initiatives and change management across the technology risk program.
• Resolve complex risk and control issues with sound judgment in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical and problem solving

Data driven decision making

Education

CISA certification

COSO framework knowledge

Tools

SOX 404

COBIT

COSO

Job description

Application Deadline:

11/13/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Finance & Accounting

This Manager, Information Technology role is a highly visible enterprise-wide position focused on IT governance, technology controls, and financial reporting assurance. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technology audit and financial audit expertise, with a mandatory CISA designation and experience leading IT audit engagements, preferably within a Big Four or large consulting/accounting firm environment. This individual will assess IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, third-party risk, SOC reports, and audit findings that impact financial reporting, while partnering with stakeholders across Canada, the U.S., and international business units. Success in this role requires the ability to independently lead audit, influence senior leaders, and translate technical concepts into clear, business-focused recommendations for non-technical audiences, at various leadership levels. The position offers broad exposure across the bank's technology landscape, providing insight into major initiatives, system transformations, vendor management, and emerging technology risks, while serving as a trusted advisor on governance, controls, compliance, and risk management. CPA designation, and COSO framework knowledge are considered strong assets.

Position Summary

The IT Manager plays an important role in the organization by performing a variety of activities directly related to the Financial Governance across the Bank. The role is responsible for providing ongoing support of IT governance and controls, and Third-party risk. You will assess and report on IT General Controls, Automated Controls and SOC reports to support Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. If you come from a medium to large accounting firm and have IT testing and audit experience, you may be the ideal candidate for this role. Come join us in our purpose to boldly grow the good, in business and in life.

In this role you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT governance, IT General Controls (ITGC), Automation, and Generative AI risk and control frameworks.
• Manage IT and Third-party risk assessments, control testing, and compliance activities to ensure regulatory and organizational requirements are met.
• Oversee internal and external audit engagements related to SOC report reviews, audit coordination, issue management, and remediation tracking.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on IT control deficiencies and remediation activities to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify, assess, document, and strengthen IT controls across business processes, projects, and technology initiatives.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, assessing impacts and recommending appropriate governance and control solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of effective risk management and controls.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives, change management activities, and continuous improvement efforts across the technology risk and governance program.
• Apply sound judgment to resolve complex risk, compliance, and control issues while operating independently in a dynamic environment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects related to IT and Third-party risk as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation is required
• Working knowledge of business and regulatory environment is required.
• Control framework knowledge & experience preferred e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary :

$70,000.00 - $150,000.00

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

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