Associate Director, BRAC Technology

Risk Governance And Advisory Support

This role provides risk governance and advisory support for the Technology Group with a focus on risk management, regulatory compliance, control effectiveness, metrics, and risk appetite alignment. The Business Risk Advisory Controls Team (BRAC) operates in a matrix environment, driving oversight, strengthening the control environment, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance risk management practices and decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert Regulatory Compliance support, guidance, and advice to T&O in support of the Enterprise Compliance Program (ECP) related to Technology.
• Identify and communicate new and revised regulatory changes via the Enterprise Regulatory Development Framework (ERDF) and participate in execution of activities for implementation of Enterprise Compliance Program (ECP).
• Contribute to the sound, efficient operation of T&O by improving the understanding and execution of Risk requirements in accordance with the Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) related to technology.
• Performance of risk assessments in accordance with ORMF and ECP requirements.
• Maintain the T&O Process, Risk and Control (PRC) Framework, Tool, and Control Library to provide management a holistic view of the control environment
• Manage oversight for all enterprise-level new/revised policies to determine T&O impact, including requests for review/feedback and communication of key policy changes
• Leverage data to perform root cause and predictive analysis, and provide qualitative and quantitative risk and compliance management report.

Core Knowledge:

• At least 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
• At least 5 years of experience in risk and compliance domain with an ability to analyze and evaluate the observations based on compliance, operations, risk model and performance.
• Ability to review all written materials for compliance with state, federal, and contractual regulations and draft all policy language and is desired
• Strong data analytics and presentation skills, including advance level fluency in using 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
• Good data analytics and reporting skills including advance excel and power point skills and skills to use desktop analytics tools.
• Knowledge of software development practice, concepts/methodologies and technology obtained through formal training and/or work experience
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and how these are implemented in complex and large organizations.
• Well versed in the technology issues affecting financial service organizations and cloud based application service providers
• Understands the basic tenants of enterprise risk management process (Identify, assess, prioritize, treat and monitor).

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Program Management skills
  - Expert.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills
  - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
  - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills
  - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration
  - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making
  - In-depth / Expert.

Salary :

$ - $

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: