Regulatory Risk & Controls Architect

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks a senior risk program professional to contribute to regulatory program delivery across multiple risk types. You will help design governance and control requirements, coordinate evidence-based controls, and support 1LOD risk programs with internal and external stakeholders.

The role focuses on assessing regulatory obligations, developing mitigation strategies, and driving continuous improvement while aligning with the bank's risk management framework and appetite.

Qualifications

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Program Management - Good.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or 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

• Contributes to governance and control requirements for products, processes, and channels.
• Supports the design, development, automation and coordination of risk management programs.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in internal control systems.
• Supports execution of strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Builds relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.
• Breaks down problems, analyzes data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors performance and coordinates 1LOD risk remediation efforts.
• Supports audits and regulatory examinations and action plans.

Skills

Program management

Technical proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration and teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Influence skills

Data driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

BMO Financial Group seeks a senior risk program professional to contribute to regulatory program delivery across multiple risk types. You will help design governance and control requirements, coordinate evidence-based controls, and support 1LOD risk programs with internal and external stakeholders.

The role focuses on assessing regulatory obligations, developing mitigation strategies, and driving continuous improvement while aligning with the bank's risk management framework and appetite.