Technology Audit and Exams Specialist

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.
• Serves 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).

• Regulators (Federal Reserve Board, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, etc.)
• Corporate Audit
• External Audit
• T&O Leadership
• Technology Teams across all levels
• T&O Governance
• Risk Compliance and Central Testing Teams and Leadership
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Enterprise Regulatory Office
• US T&O Governance

• University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or equivalent work experience and 5-7 years experience in Regulatory Compliance, Audit and/or Risk Management.
• Experience 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 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.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Co-Pilot Chat and maintenance of Spotfire reporting.
• 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: $74,000.00 - $. 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…