Tech Risk & Compliance Leader

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks an experienced risk governance professional to provide advisory support for Technology risk, regulatory compliance, control effectiveness, and risk appetite alignment. The role drives oversight, strengthens the control environment, and leverages data-driven insights to improve decision making.

With 10+ years in tech/financial risk and 5+ years in risk and compliance, you will navigate enterprise regulatory programs, frameworks, and policy changes, communicating complex

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Technology or Financial industry work experience with a graduate or post-graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, math or business management.
• 5+ years of experience in risk and compliance domain with ability to analyze and evaluate observations based on compliance, operations, risk model and performance.
• Ability to review written materials for compliance with state, federal, and contractual regulations and draft policy language.
• Strong data analytics and presentation skills, including advanced fluency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint and other data analytics dashboard tools.
• Ability to communicate complex or detailed technical topics to a non-technical business audience, clearly conveying risk assessments, actions needed, and cost implications.
• CRISC, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, PMP and/or Cloud compliance certification an asset.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and how these are implemented in large organizations.
• Understanding basic enterprise risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to governance and control requirements for products, processes, and channels.
• Supports design, development, automation, and coordination of evidence-based controls across risks.
• Monitors and advises on management of risk requirements within defined risk appetite.
• Manages and supports large/complex risk programs and initiatives to mitigate risks and meet regulations.
• Keeps programs updated with industry and regulatory developments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Data analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder communication

Policy development

Certifications asset

Education

Graduate or post-graduate degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Math/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Dashboard tools

Job description

BMO Financial Group seeks an experienced risk governance professional to provide advisory support for Technology risk, regulatory compliance, control effectiveness, and risk appetite alignment. The role drives oversight, strengthens the control environment, and leverages data-driven insights to improve decision making.

With 10+ years in tech/financial risk and 5+ years in risk and compliance, you will navigate enterprise regulatory programs, frameworks, and policy changes, communicating complex