Senior Cyber Risk Oversight & Governance Lead

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Canada seeks a Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Oversight and Governance to provide independent oversight of cybersecurity and related technology risks. You will advise senior leaders on material exposures and complex matters, translating technical risk into clear business implications.

You will work across Cybersecurity, Technology, and risk functions to lead risk-based oversight, governance, and reporting for executive and board forums.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, technology risk, or related risk discipline.
• Experience in risk oversight, governance, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to translate technical risk for senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Knowledge of OSFI, OCC, and Federal Reserve expectations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of cybersecurity and technology risk across portfolios.
• Develop independent view of cybersecurity risk profile including initiatives and emerging risks.
• Lead governance activities and ongoing risk assessments and capability reviews.
• Challenge significant cybersecurity issues and advise on escalation where needed.
• Translate complex risk matters into concise reporting for executives and boards.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with executives

Risk governance

Independent challenge

Technical judgment

Threat awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Postsecondary degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering / Cybersecurity

Professional risk certifications (preferred)

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Canada seeks a Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Oversight and Governance to provide independent oversight of cybersecurity and related technology risks. You will advise senior leaders on material exposures and complex matters, translating technical risk into clear business implications.

You will work across Cybersecurity, Technology, and risk functions to lead risk-based oversight, governance, and reporting for executive and board forums.