Technology Audit and Exams Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group seeks an experienced professional to manage Technology & Operations audits and regulatory exams, coordinating with multiple jurisdictions. You will lead readiness sessions, deep dive reviews, and provide constructive challenge on materials for auditors and regulators, ensuring high-quality submissions.

The role collaborates with ARI, T&O teams, and senior governance bodies, driving improvements and reporting across exam lifecycles.

Qualifications

• University degree/5-7 years in Regulatory Compliance, Audit or Risk Management.
• Experience leading or assisting audits.
• Solid knowledge of banking risk types and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist ARI and broader risk functions in T&O audits and exams.
• Oversee pre-audit/pre-exam activities and coordinate documentation.
• Lead gathering of regulatory and audit deliverables and prepare management responses.
• Provide status updates to ARI Director and stakeholders on exams and audits.
• Review audit results, track themes and drive readiness across the lifecycle.
• Develop playbooks/templates and support cross-functional governance.”],
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• COMPANY NAME: BMO Financial GroupKEY POINTS: Audit leadership, regulatory compliance, risk management, cross-functional coordination
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Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spotfire

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.

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

This job requires the incumbent to interact either directly or indirectly with the following processes and/or groups: Regulators (Federal Reserve Board, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, etc.)Corporate AuditExternal AuditT&O LeadershipTechnology Teams across all levelsT&O Governance Risk Compliance and Central Testing Teams and LeadershipEnterprise Risk ManagementEnterprise Regulatory OfficeUS 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 ManagementExperience 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 the BMO’s 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

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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