Governance & Controls Lead, Risk & Regulatory Programs

BMO U.S.; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; 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 seasoned Compliance Program Manager to oversee operational and regulatory risk management. You will design governance, coordinate evidence-based controls, and align initiatives with the bank’s risk management framework and risk appetite.

The role requires interaction with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes. A strong emphasis on training, audits, and continuous improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Oversee operational and regulatory risk management programs across the organization.
• Support design and governance of controls for products, processes, and channels.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update programs to stay compliant with risk appetite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance risk programs end-to-end.
• Act as SME on applicable regulations and policies.
• Coordinate risk assessments and remediation with 1LOD/2LOD/3LOD.
• Prepare briefs for senior leaders on regulatory matters across businesses.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic compliance initiatives.
• Provide training and awareness to business units on compliance requirements.
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory examinations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Verbal & written communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Compliance Program Manager to oversee operational and regulatory risk management. You will design governance, coordinate evidence-based controls, and align initiatives with the bank’s risk management framework and risk appetite.

The role requires interaction with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes. A strong emphasis on training, audits, and continuous improvement is expected.