VP, Control Assurance & Risk Strategy — Capital Markets

BMO Harris Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Capital Markets in New York is seeking a VP, Business Control Assurance to lead risk-based first-line testing across businesses, functions and legal entities. You will develop test strategies, supervise testers and challenge evidence for credible conclusions.

The role emphasizes design and operating effectiveness assessments, governance collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within the Capital Markets Office of the COO. Strong leadership and regulatory awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services, Capital Markets, business controls, non-financial risk, internal audit, compliance testing, technology risk or related assurance disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Translate assurance results into decision-ready insights and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Lead end-to-end testing lifecycle from planning to remediation follow-up.
• Coordinate with second-line risk stakeholders and governance forums.

Skills

Control assurance judgment

Risk-based planning

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting

Graduate degree or professional designation asset

CPA / CIA / CISA / CRMA asset

Tools

GRCE

Excel

Power BI

Job description

BMO Capital Markets in New York is seeking a VP, Business Control Assurance to lead risk-based first-line testing across businesses, functions and legal entities. You will develop test strategies, supervise testers and challenge evidence for credible conclusions.

The role emphasizes design and operating effectiveness assessments, governance collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within the Capital Markets Office of the COO. Strong leadership and regulatory awareness are essential.