Governance & Controls Leader – LOB Risk & Compliance

BMO U.S.; Colorado; 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 in Colorado seeks a Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management professional to oversee design, governance and delivery of regulatory programs across multiple risk types. This role ensures alignment with the Bank’s Risk Management Framework and supports senior leaders with strategic risk insight.

The position requires experience coordinating evidence-based controls, leading cross-functional teams, and driving initiatives that mitigate regulatory risk while achieving business

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing operational and regulatory compliance risk management.
• Experience supporting card payment products and payment channels (credit, debit, commercial card) is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with analytical problem solving.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex risk programs.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design and governance of regulatory program requirements across risk types.
• Supports development, automation, and coordination of evidence-based controls across risk areas.
• Prepares briefings for senior leaders on regulatory matters across multiple businesses/groups.
• Monitors risk requirements within defined risk appetite and ensures adherence to policies and frameworks.
• Leads change management programs and operational initiatives to improve risk outcomes.
• Develops and maintains risk management programs and policies across LOBs to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Program Management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity management

Leadership

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Colorado seeks a Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management professional to oversee design, governance and delivery of regulatory programs across multiple risk types. This role ensures alignment with the Bank’s Risk Management Framework and supports senior leaders with strategic risk insight.

The position requires experience coordinating evidence-based controls, leading cross-functional teams, and driving initiatives that mitigate regulatory risk while achieving business