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• 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
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  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 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

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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.

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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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