AI Cyber/Security Architect

Bank of Montreal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,800 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Bank of Montreal seeks a seasoned cybersecurity architect to secure AI capabilities enterprise-wide, including GenAI and Agentic AI. You will partner with Cybersecurity, Risk, Legal and Engineering to embed secure AI patterns and threat models across training, deployment, and inference, within a hybrid work model.

You will lead AI security strategy, align with risk priorities, support RAIOps, and ensure regulatory readiness for financial services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years overall experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• 4-5 years experience in a Security Architect role with 2 years experience specifically in AI Architecture.
• Expertise in cloud security, application security, and data protection.
• Strong understanding of AI system architectures.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI/GenAI security controls and threat models across model lifecycles (training, deployment, inference).
• Define patterns for secure AI platforms (cloud-hosted, APIs, internal models) and enforce security requirements across AI pipelines.
• Partner with Cyber, Enterprise Architecture, and Engineering to secure AI across the enterprise.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory exams related to AI and GenAI.

Skills

AI Architecture

Cloud Security

Application Security

Data Protection

Security Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Application Deadline:08/30/2026Address:320 S Canal StreetJob Family Group:TechnologyPlease note this role is HYBRID (2-3 days/ week in the office)About the RoleWe are seeking a seasoned cybersecurity architect to join our team in support of BMO’s AI journey. This role is responsible for securing Artificial Intelligence (AI), both Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI, capabilities across the enterprise, ensuring they are resilient, compliant, and aligned with financial industry regulatory expectations.You will engage with various business and technology stakeholders to ensure that proposed AI implementations adhere to the enterprise’s cybersecurity standards. This role will require you to partner closely with your peers in various Cybersecurity, Risk, Legal, and Engineering teams in identifying and solutioning cyber controls related to securing AI across the enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise AI Security StrategySupport BMO’s AI security strategy alignment to our Cyber and Risk prioritiesDevelop AI-specific threat models across the model lifecycle (training deploymentinference)Integrate AI security into Zero Trust, cloud security, and data protection frameworksAI Risk & Control FrameworkWork with cybersecurity and risk peers to ensure established AI security controls align to a given business/technology initiativeStay current on industry business and technical trends with respect to cybersecurity governance practices with an emphasis on Artificial IntelligenceProvide support for BMO’s Responsible AI Operations (i.e., RAIOps) practicesAdvise BMO’s 2nd line AI Risk function in review of AI related use casesSecure AI ArchitecturePartner with Cyber, Enterprise Architecture, and Engineering to define patterns for AI/GenAI platforms (cloud-hosted, APIs, internal models, enterprise copilots)Enforce security requirements across AI pipelines:Data ingestion and preprocessingModel training and tuningDeployment and inference layersPerform security architecture design reviews for all AI use cases prior to production deploymentThird-Party & Vendor SecurityPartner with Cyber peers to define security requirements and support assessments for external AI vendors and platformsEnsure alignment with vendor risk management, data protection, and residency requirementsRegulatory & Audit ReadinessEnsure AI systems comply with applicable financial regulations and supervisory expectationsProvide or contribute to audit-ready documentation and evidence of control effectivenessSupport regulatory exams and internal audits related to AI and GenAISecurity EnablementProvide guidance to AI engineering and platform teams on secure development practicesDrive enterprise awareness of AI security risks and controlsEnable safe, scalable adoption of AI across the organizationQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or relevant discipline10+ years overall experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership experience4-5 years experience in a Security Architect role with 2 years experience specifically in AI Architecture (and all security related aspects)Expertise in cloud security, application security, and data protectionExperience securing AI/ML or advanced analytics platformsStrong understanding of AI system architectures.Strong understanding of financial services regulatory environmentProven ability to build and operationalize security frameworks at scaleStrong communication skills.Experience supporting audits and regulators recommendedSalary :$122,400.00 - $228,000.00Pay Type:SalariedThe 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-RewardsAbout UsAt 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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/enBMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.