Senior Compliance Manager

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Leads a team that assists in the implementation, maintenance and administration of the Canadian Personal & Business Banking compliance program. Coordinates and performs risk assessment, monitoring, testing and surveillance activities to ensure program remains current and aligned with BMO’s Enterprise Compliance Program requirements. Contributes to business/group results by providing oversight and making recommendations that significantly impact the Bank’s ability to minimize operational risk and align with regulatory expectations.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.

• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.

• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.

• Provides advice and influences business on implementation of solutions aligned to regulatory risk appetite based on an understanding of business operations and stakeholder needs.

• Consults on new products, services and automated systems to assist with incorporating compliance requirements into these initiatives.

• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.

• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Builds effective professional relationships with business group, internal/external stakeholders and trust with regulators.

• Analyses/reviews and reports compliance data and associated data to Compliance and business/group management.

• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.

• Develops and maintains a high level of expertise in all regulations, directives and guidance which apply to the group(s) supported.

• Provides input to business/group on emerging risks, regulatory developments and interpretation of regulations.

• Conducts and/or effectively challenges risk assessments for business/group and assists to identify more effective compliance controls.

• Performs and/or effectively challenges monitoring and testing activities to ensure regulatory compliance controls are operating properly and aligned to regulatory requirements. Supports root cause analysis in response to material control failures in business/group.

• Identifies, assesses, effectively challenges and provides oversight on the satisfactory resolution of issues, including ensuring management remediation plans and validation are adequate. Elevates high profile issues/risk cases to Compliance and business/group management for prompt resolution.

• Ascertains training needs and helps develop training based on gaps identified through the compliance monitoring and testing.

• Identifies enhancements to business group compliance tools and processes and communicates to required stakeholders.

• Assists business group management in communicating and implementing changes to applicable regulatory policies and procedures.

• Represents the Compliance team and interacts with examiners/auditors during internal, external and regulatory audits and examinations.

• Operates effectively within a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations and regulatory & audit scrutiny.

• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Detailed knowledge of consumer protection regulations.
• Detail oriented, with strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management and project management skills.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or professional designation is a plus.
• Recognized compliance certificate is a plus.
• Experience at regulatory body for one or more compliance areas is a plus.
• 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.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / 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.

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