Governance & Controls Lead – Risk & Compliance

BMO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability & life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO is seeking a risk governance professional to contribute to regulatory program delivery and control design. You will support 1LOD risk initiatives, coordinate with multiple regulators, and help implement risk mitigation strategies across various risk types.

Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience, strong analytical abilities, and a collaborative mindset. The role emphasizes governance, policy development, and continuous improvement within BMO’s risk framework.

Qualifications

• Program management experience and capability to coordinate multiple regulators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across stakeholders.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and experience.
• Analytical problem solving and data driven decision making are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to governance and control design for products, processes and channels.
• Supports risk management programs and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies.
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Monitors performance and drives continuous improvement in risk management activities.

Skills

Program management

Technical proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical & problem solving

Influence

Data driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

BMO is seeking a risk governance professional to contribute to regulatory program delivery and control design. You will support 1LOD risk initiatives, coordinate with multiple regulators, and help implement risk mitigation strategies across various risk types.

Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience, strong analytical abilities, and a collaborative mindset. The role emphasizes governance, policy development, and continuous improvement within BMO’s risk framework.