Regulatory Risk & Compliance Program Lead

BMO; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO is seeking a senior Risk & Compliance professional to oversee operational and regulatory risk for the North American Retail Payments unit. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining risk programs across multiple risk types in alignment with the bank's framework.

Responsibilities include governance development, evidence-based controls, stakeholder collaboration, and monitoring regulatory changes to ensure compliant operations and sustained risk management effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Program management skills - In-depth.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and regulatory compliance risk for the North American Retail Payments business unit.
• Contribute to governance and control requirements for products, processes, and channels.
• Support development and coordination of evidence-based controls across multiple risk types.
• Monitor industry and legislative developments and update programs to stay competitive and effective.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with risk appetite.
• Lead or participate in change management activities and risk remediation efforts.
• Assist in audits or regulatory examinations and develop action plans to address issues.

Skills

Program management

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Influence

Data-driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

BMO is seeking a senior Risk & Compliance professional to oversee operational and regulatory risk for the North American Retail Payments unit. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining risk programs across multiple risk types in alignment with the bank's framework.

Responsibilities include governance development, evidence-based controls, stakeholder collaboration, and monitoring regulatory changes to ensure compliant operations and sustained risk management effectiveness.