Risk & Compliance Governance Specialist

BMO Harris Bank; 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 Harris Bank is seeking a Risk/Regulatory Program Manager to help design and implement governance, controls, and evidence-based mechanisms across multiple risk types. You will support 1LOD risk programs, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure regulatory obligations align with the bank's framework.

Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills are essential in this highly collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree.
• 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

• Supports multiple business units with regulators.
• Assists with risk management programs/frameworks and identifying mitigations.
• Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies.
• Acts as SME in internal control systems.
• Supports execution of strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Builds relationships and aligns stakeholders across units.
• Breaks down strategic problems and analyzes data for insights.
• Monitors performance and manages change initiatives.
• Ensures 1LOD risk processes are followed and updated.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory risk knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

BMO Harris Bank is seeking a Risk/Regulatory Program Manager to help design and implement governance, controls, and evidence-based mechanisms across multiple risk types. You will support 1LOD risk programs, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure regulatory obligations align with the bank's framework.

Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills are essential in this highly collaborative role.