Cloud & AI Audit Lead — Hybrid (Chicago)

BMO U.S.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident & life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Chicago area is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity audit professional with cloud and AI audit expertise to assess internal controls, risks, and governance. You will deliver independent assurance to senior management and the Board, guiding advisory and audit engagements with data analytics.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cross-group influence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Hybrid work with three days on-site in Chicago is included.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of relevant Cloud and AI audit experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations or business designation such as CISA, CISSP.
• 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.
• *Hybrid in the Chicago office- 3 days a week

Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its execution.
• Helps to develop annual audit plan.
• Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment.
• Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes.
• Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
• Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provides fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed. Deliverables must be objective, clear, concise and timely.
• Identifies control deficiencies and provides a fair and balanced assessment of their magnitude.
• Maintains working knowledge of the industry, regulatory, broad economic environment, and internal environment, as to the development of new strategies and plans, opportunities and risk, to obtain an understanding of the control environment.
• Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology as confirmed by it’s Quality Assurance program and/or regulatory examination results.
• Applies sound judgement in the execution of the assigned work and ensures open lines of communication.
• Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders.
• Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks.
• Actively participates and supports Corporate Audit change initiatives.
• Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Cloud & AI audit

Communication

Analytical thinking

Influence

Collaboration

Decision making

Ambiguity tolerance

Data analytics

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Chicago area is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity audit professional with cloud and AI audit expertise to assess internal controls, risks, and governance. You will deliver independent assurance to senior management and the Board, guiding advisory and audit engagements with data analytics.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cross-group influence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Hybrid work with three days on-site in Chicago is included.