Regulatory Compliance Testing Program Lead

BMO U.S.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 160,000; 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 Regulatory Compliance Testing professional to lead methodologies, governance, and QA across the testing lifecycle in the United States. You will help design playbooks, support annual planning, and deliver executive-grade reporting and dashboards.

The role requires 5-7 years in regulatory testing, strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration with business partners to drive quality and consistency in testing practices.

Qualifications

• Typically minimum of 5-7 years of experience in regulatory compliance testing, compliance risk management, audit, quality assurance, risk management, governance, or a related discipline.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification such as CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CPA, CRMA, or equivalent designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, testing methodologies, risk assessment principles, issue management practices, and quality assurance concepts.
• Experience supporting methodology development, quality assurance programs, annual planning, governance, reporting, training, or operational effectiveness initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-ready reporting and presentations.
• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, influence, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and guidance on Regulatory Compliance Testing methodology, standards, processes, and tools.
• Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and governance of Regulatory Compliance Testing methodologies, procedures, templates, guidance, and playbooks.
• Coordinates activities supporting the Regulatory Compliance Testing annual planning process, including risk assessments, coverage analysis, capacity planning, and reporting.
• Supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Regulatory Compliance Testing Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Performs quality reviews and thematic assessments to evaluate compliance with Regulatory Compliance Testing standards, methodologies, and reporting expectations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve testing methodologies, operating procedures, workflows, tools, and reporting practices to enhance quality, consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Analyzes testing results, issue trends, quality metrics, operational performance measures, and other data to identify insights, emerging risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develops and maintains management reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and executive presentations related to Regulatory Compliance Testing activities.
• Supports governance processes related to methodology changes, issue management, quality assurance observations, strategic initiatives, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitors emerging regulatory developments, industry trends, professional practices, and testing methodologies and recommends enhancements to the Regulatory Compliance Testing framework.
• Supports regulatory examinations, internal reviews, quality assessments, management reviews, and other oversight activities involving the Regulatory Compliance Testing function.
• Develops and delivers training, coaching, communications, and educational materials to promote consistent application of Regulatory Compliance Testing methodologies and standards.
• Supports strategic initiatives designed to enhance Regulatory Compliance Testing capabilities, effectiveness, maturity, and stakeholder value.
• Prepares clear, concise, and well-supported communications, reports, presentations, and governance materials.
• Breaks down complex problems, analyzes information from multiple sources, and develops recommendations to improve Regulatory Compliance Testing processes and outcomes.
• Employs reporting tools, metrics, and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and support risk-informed decision making.
• Maintains independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism while supporting Regulatory Compliance Testing governance and quality initiatives.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations requiring judgment, analytical thinking, and problem solving.

Skills

Regulatory compliance testing

Risk management

Quality assurance

Governance

Data analytics

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence & judgment

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Professional certification (CRCM/CAMS/CIA/CPA/CRMA)

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Testing professional to lead methodologies, governance, and QA across the testing lifecycle in the United States. You will help design playbooks, support annual planning, and deliver executive-grade reporting and dashboards.

The role requires 5-7 years in regulatory testing, strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration with business partners to drive quality and consistency in testing practices.