Technology Audit and Exams Specialist

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO is seeking an experienced professional to manage Technology & Operations audits and regulatory exams. You will collaborate across multiple defense lines, lead pre-readiness sessions, and drive high‑quality documentation for auditors and regulators.

You will coordinate calendars, governance reporting, and knowledge sharing while guiding remediation and readiness activities. The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and problem solving to ensure accurate submissions and continuous

Qualifications

• University degree/college diploma in related discipline or equivalent work experience, and 5–7 years in Regulatory Compliance, Audit or Risk Management.
• Experience leading or assisting audits.
• Experience assisting with audit remediation activities.
• Solid knowledge of banking industry risk types and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assists ARI team in executing interaction model for T&O audits/exams.
• Oversees pre-audit/pre-exam activities and documentation coordination.
• Facilitates gathering of regulatory and audit deliverables.
• Leads efforts to compile documentation for examiner and audit meetings.
• Provides status updates on exams and audits to stakeholders.
• Reviews audit findings and identifies themes for cross-T&O improvements.
• Prepares updates for steering committees and regulators.
• Supports development of playbooks and templates.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

Risk management

Regulatory reporting

Microsoft Office

Spotfire reporting

Communication

Leadership

Meeting facilitation

Education

University degree/college diploma in related discipline

Tools

Spotfire

Co-Pilot Chat

Microsoft Office

Job description

MANDATE

MANDATE This role is heavily focused on management of Technology & Operations (T&O) audits and regulatory exams and will collaborate with all three lines of defense across T&O (Enterprise/Canada, U.S., and International jurisdictions) to provide support and guidance to internal, external audits and on exams. This will involve leading pre-readiness/debrief sessions, performing deep dive reviews and providing ongoing constructive feedback/challenge regarding materials documents to be submitted to the auditors and regulators to ensure accurate, consistent, and high quality materials are delivered for final exam and audit submissions. Other tasks associated with this role include managing audit and exam calendars, providing centralized executive and governance level insights reporting, participating in knowledge sharing exercises, and aligning interaction activities with testing and readiness assessments.

MANDATE

MANDATE This role is heavily focused on management of Technology & Operations (T&O) audits and regulatory exams and will collaborate with all three lines of defense across T&O (Enterprise/Canada, U.S., and International jurisdictions) to provide support and guidance to internal, external audits and on exams. This will involve leading pre-readiness/debrief sessions, performing deep dive reviews and providing ongoing constructive feedback/challenge regarding materials documents to be submitted to the auditors and regulators to ensure accurate, consistent, and high quality materials are delivered for final exam and audit submissions. Other tasks associated with this role include managing audit and exam calendars, providing centralized executive and governance level insights reporting, participating in knowledge sharing exercises, and aligning interaction activities with testing and readiness assessments.

Accountabilities

Assists the Audit & Regulatory Interactions (ARI) team and the broader corporate risk functions in executing against a defined interaction model related to T&O audits, exams, remediation and retest activities.

Oversees and reviews pre-audit and pre-exam activities such as the coordination of documentation, completion of information asks and coordination of audit and exam preparation meetings.

Facilitates gathering of regulatory and audit deliverables.

Leads internal efforts, including recommendations and follow-ups to compile required documentation to support examiner and audit meetings.

Provides ARI Director, supporting Technology and other key stakeholders, with ongoing updates/status of exams and audits (including any issues).

Facilitates meetings with the auditees and assists in data analytics and reviewing draft management responses for regulatory and audit findings, as necessary.

Reviews results of audits and exams, tracking any noted themes and trends that can be applied across T&O.

Prepares and provides updates, as required, to applicable reporting that feeds into steering committees, Corporate Audit, external auditors, regulators, Corporate Support Areas and risk management committees/forums.

Continuously works to establish a culture of understanding the purpose behind regulatory and audit directed decisions and expectations.

Continuously looks for process enhancements/streamlining opportunities both internally to ARI and across the audit and exam lifecycle in support of our 1A partners.

Serve as first level support to the Technology 1A teams as it relates to audit and regulatory engagements.

Assists on supplemental projects and activities as needed (e.g. creation of internal audit and exam playbooks and templates).

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Regulators (Federal Reserve Board, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, etc.)
• Corporate Audit
• External Audit
• T&O Leadership
• Technology Teams across all levels
• T&O Governance Risk Compliance and Central Testing Teams and Leadership
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Enterprise Regulatory Office
• US T&O Governance

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge

Possesses a university degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or equivalent work experience, and/or 5-7 years experience in Regulatory Compliance, Audit and/or Risk Management.

Experience leading or assisting with audits.

Experience assisting with audit remediation activities.

Solid knowledge of BMO and the banking industry’s risk types.

Solid knowledge of the BMO’s policies and procedures in relation to internal controls, risk and compliance.

Solid understanding of BMO’s legal and managerial organizational structure and regulatory implications.

Solid knowledge of Cyber Security / Technology capabilities and controls a plus.

Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Co-Pilot Chat as well as maintenance of Spotfire reporting.

Skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced decision and risk analysis skills.

Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

Solid relationship management and leadership skills.

Ability to influence and create a sense of urgency as required.

Highly developed meeting facilitation, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Team player who is self-motivated and goal oriented.

Ability to develop, implement and manage change.

Cyber/Technology, audit, risk, compliance related certifications a plus

Salary

$75,000.00 - $160,000.00

Pay Type

Salaried

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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