BMO U.S.
BMO U.S.
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingInsuranceLogistics
BMO U.S. is a U.S.-based diversified financial services company serving individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. Its offerings span personal and business banking, mortgages, investments, financial planning, insurance, wealth management, commercial lending, and commercial mortgages. The company also supports digital and cross-border banking, alongside asset management and capital markets activities. Its broad operating model creates opportunities across financial services, banking technology, customer support, commercial finance, and related corporate functions.

Senior Compliance Officer, Regulatory Compliance Testing – BMO U.S. (Milwaukee, Onsite)

Lead regulatory compliance testing, risk assessments, and control reviews for BMO U.S. in Milwaukee. Advise business teams, analyze findings, and report regulatory risks and remediation progress to management.

Description

  • Support the implementation, administration, and ongoing maintenance of an assigned compliance program
  • Coordinate and conduct risk assessments, monitoring, testing, and surveillance activities
  • Partner with business units and internal stakeholders to fulfill regulatory, corporate, and fiduciary obligations
  • Guide business teams on regulatory changes and internal products
  • Implement updated or newly introduced policies and compliance programs
  • Assess risks and put appropriate mitigation measures in place
  • Maintain compliance information used for analysis and management reporting
  • Perform independent assessments of compliance and operational risk
  • Create and carry out detailed testing plans and procedures
  • Direct testers and review their execution of testing plans
  • Conduct, challenge, and evaluate monitoring and testing work
  • Contribute to root-cause reviews of significant control or regulatory breakdowns
  • Maintain testing evidence to support reperformance and documentation standards
  • Manage testing projects, interpret results, and present findings, recommendations, and status reports to management
  • Establish effective working relationships with first- and second-line stakeholders
  • Recommend solutions that support business objectives within the applicable regulatory risk appetite
  • Monitor emerging compliance issues, risks, and trends
  • Analyze compliance data and communicate insights on regulatory risk
  • Assess, challenge, oversee, and validate issue resolution and remediation plans
  • Escalate significant issues and risk matters to Compliance and business leadership
  • Provide compliance guidance to first-line managers and employees
  • Recommend improvements to business-unit tools and processes
  • Apply sound judgment to diagnose issues and develop solutions
  • Manage departmental or program initiatives independently

Requirements

  • At least six years of relevant professional experience is typically expected
  • Post-secondary education in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • CIA certification or an equivalent designation is preferred
  • Proven ability to analyze processes, identify risks and controls, and perform testing
  • Strong communication, critical-thinking, relationship-management, and project-management capabilities
  • Solid understanding of second-line and/or business operations, procedures, and documented practices
  • Working expertise in regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced ability to influence stakeholders
  • Advanced capability in data-informed decision-making

Benefits

  • Performance-linked incentive opportunities
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance coverage
  • Retirement savings programs
  • Comprehensive training and coaching
  • Managerial support
  • Opportunities to build a professional network
  • Tools and resources to support continued career progress

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