Senior Manager, Third Party Risk, Cybersecurity

Application Deadline:

06/26/2025

Address:

VIRTUAL59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMO

Job Family Group:

Technology

As a Senior Manager of Third-Party Risk Assessment at BMO, you won’t just manage assessments — you’ll shape how we secure hundreds of critical third-party relationships that power one of North America’s leading financial institutions. This is more than a people management role — it’s a chance to build, coach, and elevate a team of experts while leading frontline efforts in cyber defense.

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• 100% Remote Flexibility: Work remotely while leading a leading team of experienced Third Party Cyber Assessors — most of whom are tenured, and highly skilled in Third Party Risk Assessments
• Strong Peer Collaboration: You’ll partner closely with another senior manager and report directly to a Director who leads a dynamic 20-person assessment team. You’ll never lead in isolation — you’ll be part of a collaborative leadership structure.
• High Impact & Visibility: Lead quality assurance across hundreds of assessments annually, coach Third Party Risk Assessors, engage with executive stakeholders, and help drive resolution of complex risk findings. You’ll be seen as a go-to expert and decision-maker.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Our team thrives in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment where we balance business agility with security, regulatory expectations, and internal audit. This is cyber with real-world impact — where negotiation, leadership, and strategy matter just as much as technical acumen.
• Growth & Thought Leadership: You’ll be expected to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas to evolve our assessment model, and stay ahead of emerging threats — while mentoring others to do the same.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5-10+ years of Cyber Third-Party Risk assessment experience
• 5+ years in people-leadership (Managerial) role(s)
• CISSP certified
• Deep knowledge of NIST, ISO, or CIS frameworks
• Hands-on experience with major Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with a strong understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and best practices.
• Expert-level capability in interviewing, auditing, documentation, and risk reporting
• Strong coaching instincts and the ability to raise the bar on technical quality
• A calm, assertive presence with proven skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and influence
• Bonus points for ethical hacking certifications (OSCP, GPEN, CEPT)

You’ll Excel Here If You…

• Love being the calm in the chaos — stepping into crisis calls, leading tough conversations, and helping teams find clarity
• Get energy from teaching others and raising the standard of the whole team
• Aren’t afraid to push back when needed, while still keeping people on your side
• Are a fast learner with the curiosity and technical aptitude to pick up new concepts quickly

Key Responsibilities:

• You are a Quality Assurance Czar. You will be responsible for ensuring all assessments have consistent strong quality and meet the expectations of our stakeholders.
• Train and coach: Work closely with your team of Assessors and provide them feedback on their assessments – this can include both technical and soft skills, like negotiation and communication. Being comfortable challenging others and critiquing the work of others is a must-have.
• Enjoy sharing knowledge. This could include coaching people outside of your team, e.g. explaining to the business a technical security control so that they can better understand the risk.
• Findings management. Review evidence and negotiate the closure of findings with internal teams and third parties.
• Be a thought leader. Bring new ideas to the team and challenge the status quo. The security landscape is always changing – we need to ensure that our assessments are aligned with the latest threats.

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or Information Systems or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multiple information security certifications from a well-recognized institution (e.g. (ISC)2, ISACA, SANS). Possesses an expert level of knowledge of information security processes, procedures and controls.
• Understanding of industry standards and frameworks e.g. NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ISO 27001 and 27002 - In-depth/Expert.
• Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle - In-depth/Expert.
• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of information security concepts, methodology, processes, procedures and controls.
• Understanding and problem solving ability of information security issues across the bank - In-depth/Expert.
• Understanding of information security risk and regulatory requirements - In-depth/Expert.
• Knowledge of the technical/business environment and the corporate processes and procedures - In-depth/Expert.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• 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.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

Salary: $100,800.00 - $187,200.00

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. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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