Risk strategic initiatives specialist

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking candidates for a role in Enterprise Risk and Portfolio Management. The position involves leading programs to improve governance and risk practices while collaborating with stakeholders to design practical solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in data analysis to help inform decision-making. The role requires a minimum in-office presence of three days per week, underlining the necessity of being locally commutable.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and risk practices.
• Ability to analyze data and present insights.
• Strong leadership in change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs to strengthen governance and risk practices.
• Evaluate processes to identify gaps and design roadmaps.
• Prepare organization for new ways of working.

Skills

Change leadership

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 09/24/2025

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group: Audit, Risk & Compliance

BMO has invested in world-class, vibrant and innovative workplaces that help enable innovation, team performance and networking. In-person collaboration and connection in these workplaces is critical to executing our Purpose and enabling innovation, problem solving, and career development. This role requires a minimum of 3 days in-office presence; therefore, applicants must be within a commutable distance to the 100 King St. W, Toronto, ON office.

This role supports Enterprise Risk and Portfolio Management (ERPM) by leading programs that strengthen governance, improve risk practices, and advance strategic objectives. This role works across businesses, functions, and risk types to bring clarity to complex issues, assess current practices, and deliver solutions that create measurable impact.

This role will partner with stakeholders to evaluate current processes, identify gaps, and design practical roadmaps that align with enterprise goals. Success requires the ability to analyze data, translate findings into clear insights, and present recommendations in a way that enables informed decision-making. The role also involves supporting risk program integration, ensuring that frameworks and processes operate consistently and efficiently across the organization.

Change leadership is central to the position. This role will help prepare the organization for new ways of working, support adoption, and sustain improvements over time. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires building compelling executive presentations, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and influencing outcomes as a trusted advisor.

Please note that we have a total of four positions available that might fall under any of the following focus areas:

The Risk Governance Office (RGO)