Director of Special Investigations

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Provides investigative services and responds to threats to BMO, with a particular focus on complex internal risks that require forensic review. Executes work to focus on prevention and recovery in accordance with applicable procedures, laws and regulations. Conducts comprehensive investigations and provides consultation and analysis to lines of business. Implements strategic priorities in alignment with standards and operating procedures. Oversees the provision of advice, guidance and direction on a range of complex issues and initiatives.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO’s purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO’s values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and effectively manages poor performance.
• Advises and influences senior leaders on managing and mitigating criminal activity, misconduct, and related risk, as well as on investigation-related issues.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Leads/ participates in industry-based investigative efforts targeting organized criminal groups.
• Prepares timely, concise, investigative reports.
• Escalates risks and emerging trends in order to mitigate risks and financial exposures.
• Ensures all possible measures are taken to recover losses and prevent or reduce further losses due to fraud.
• Works with external stakeholders to keep abreast of industry developments and to represent the interests of BMO.
• Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.
• Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.
• Anticipates trends and responds by recommending appropriate changes.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically 10+ years of related experience and management experience.
• Expert knowledge of fraud and forensic investigative processes.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, technologies, processes and controls.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control processes.
• Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.
• Viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Expert.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - Expert.
• Influence skills - Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.
• Data driven decision making - Expert.

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.