Governance & Controls Lead — Risk & Compliance

BMO Harris Bank; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Naperville, IL to lead regulatory risk management efforts within our risk management framework. You will coordinate governance, design controls, and drive actions across multiple business units to strengthen compliance and program effectiveness.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to partner with 2LOD/3LOD teams to mitigate risk and deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Program Management skills - Expert.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational and regulatory compliance risk management.
• Leads cross-group collaboration to implement risk programs.
• Monitors risk metrics and ensures adherence to risk appetite.
• Provides governance and reporting to senior leaders.

Skills

Program Mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Cross-group collaboration

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Naperville, IL to lead regulatory risk management efforts within our risk management framework. You will coordinate governance, design controls, and drive actions across multiple business units to strengthen compliance and program effectiveness.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to partner with 2LOD/3LOD teams to mitigate risk and deliver measurable business impact.