Risk Advisor, Physical Security

Final date to receive applications: 10/14/2026 Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group:
Audit, Risk & Compliance

The Physical Security Risk Advisor serves as a key second line of defense (2

LOD) resource, providing independent oversight of physical security risks across the organization. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks related to physical assets, property protection, and the prevention of physical injury. Responsibilities include overseeing risk management expectations and control effectiveness, conducting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) reporting and data analysis, and managing risk‑related issues and challenges. The advisor evaluates risk and compliance practices, identifies gaps, and develops practical recommendations to mitigate risk and enhance organizational resilience Provides oversight, monitoring and reporting on operational risks for a designated portfolio.

Develops and monitors the operational management framework that includes the governance framework & practices leveraged across BMO to manage operational risks. Provides policies & standards, methodologies and controls that increase transparency, accuracy and consistency across groups. Works with stakeholders to implement the methodology, metrics and program standards for the assigned portfolio to ensure compliance as well as effective monitoring, timely reporting and identification of action plans.

Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group. Guides/assists in the identification and classification of issues; recommends action plans. Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business. Assists in the development of strategic plans. Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision‑making. Researches existing or emerging requirements & related best practices to assist and develops recommendations for changes/enhancements.

Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks. Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy. Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. Leads the development and maintenance of the governance system and framework. Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Represents the model validation program / portfolio for internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations. Ensures alignment between stakeholders. Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.

Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels. Leads and integrates the monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the operational risk governance program to internal & external stakeholders. Leads the management of governance meetings and maintenance of governing body mandates, oversight and approval guidelines.

May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements. Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support of the operational risk framework. Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core…