Audit Manager- Capital Markets

Application Information

Final date to receive applications: 07/30/2026

Address: 320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:
Audit, Risk & Compliance

• Conduct Capital Market audit engagements to critically assess management and internal control processes.
• Approve the nature, extent and timing of audits, oversee execution, and formulate insightful audit reports.
• Report audit findings to provide concise insights to management and the Board of Directors.
• Provide independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management, and governance systems.
• Act as a trusted advisor, influence, negotiate, and achieve business objectives.
• Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision‑making.
• Offer critical input to lead auditors on the practical aspects of audit execution.
• Help develop the annual audit plan and identify opportunities to simplify corporate audit processes.
• Execute audits, including enterprise‑level capstone audits, and conduct advisory engagements.
• Determine the impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks, and initiatives on audit, advisory, and investigative services.
• Assess new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment.
• Utilize data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Maintain independence of the audit practice and personnel.
• Develop and present objective, clear, and timely audit reports with fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk, and control processes.
• Identify control deficiencies and assess their magnitude.
• Maintain working knowledge of industry, regulatory, and economic environments.
• Ensure audit procedures align with Corporate Audit Methodology and quality assurance standards.
• Exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, and foster good relationships with stakeholders.
• Support Corporate Audit change initiatives and maintain professional audit qualifications.

• 5+ years of relevant Capital Markets audit experience.
• Post‑secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations such as CIA, CPA‑Audit, or equivalent business designation.
• Deep technical proficiency and industry knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Influence and negotiation skills.
• Data‑driven decision‑making capabilities.

Hybrid work model requiring 3 days a week in the Chicago office (subject to change).

Salary Range: $74,000.00 – $ per year. Additional compensation may include performance‑based incentives and discretionary bonuses.

BMO offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

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.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.