Strategic Internal Audit Leader

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); 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 in Chicago seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead engagements, assess internal controls, and provide clear, actionable insights to management and the Board. The role emphasizes independence, risk assessment, and governance across enterprise functions.

The successful candidate will apply data analytics, develop annual audit plans, and influence business decisions while upholding Corporate Audit Methodology and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
• CIA or CPA-Audit designation.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Provides input to Chief Auditor on practical aspects of the audit and its execution.
• Helps to develop annual audit plan.
• Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Executes audits with attention to inherent, control and regulatory risks.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Determines impact of changing strategies, risks and initiatives on audit and advisory services.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new technology and technology risk.

Skills

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Internal controls

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA

CPA-Audit

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Chicago seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead engagements, assess internal controls, and provide clear, actionable insights to management and the Board. The role emphasizes independence, risk assessment, and governance across enterprise functions.

The successful candidate will apply data analytics, develop annual audit plans, and influence business decisions while upholding Corporate Audit Methodology and ensuring regulatory alignment.