Strategic Risk Architect & Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO U.S. is seeking a seasoned risk management professional to support the business leader in implementing, monitoring, and reporting on key 1st LOD risk programs across Canada.

You will collaborate with 2nd LOD partners and LOB stakeholders to ensure adherence to risk appetite and governance standards. The role requires building risk forums, producing critical risk reporting deliverables, and driving strategic risk initiatives while modelling BMO values.

Qualifications

• Verbal & written communication skills - expert level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Influence and negotiation capabilities.
• Cross-functional collaboration across groups.
• Data-driven decision making under regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Supports the business leader in implementing 1st LOD risk programs and governance.
• Produces risk reports and dashboards for leadership and Board-level oversight.
• Leads risk forums and strategic risk initiatives across the organisation.
• Ensures compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with 2nd LOD and business lines to ensure effective risk management.

Skills

Verbal/Written communication

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Managing ambiguity

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

BMO U.S. is seeking a seasoned risk management professional to support the business leader in implementing, monitoring, and reporting on key 1st LOD risk programs across Canada.

You will collaborate with 2nd LOD partners and LOB stakeholders to ensure adherence to risk appetite and governance standards. The role requires building risk forums, producing critical risk reporting deliverables, and driving strategic risk initiatives while modelling BMO values.