Operational Risk Control Specialist, Wealth

01/30/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Business Management

Deliver on components of the 1LOD testing plans for Wealth LOBs' in accordance with the Enterprise Compliance Program and Operational Non-Financial Risk Framework

- Execute the 1LOD testing program for the Wealth LOBs  and documenting results, outcomes as required. 
- Understand Enterprise Compliance Program and Operational Non-Financial Risk methodology.
- Design and implement specific monitoring and testing procedures for each applicable area of review, which may include development of new monitoring and testing scripts.
- Understand Wealth business processes across multiple entities across North America
- Understand controls that support regulatory compliance and manage other sources of ONFR.
- Access and update the enterprise compliance book of record GRCE 
- Communicate M&T identified issues to the businesses, 1LOD Compliance Advisory, 2LOD Compliance, 2LOD Risk.
- Raise compliance and control related awareness with the businesses and provide appropriate advice and guidance to mitigate exposures and risk. For issues identified, provide root cause analysis and recommendations to management.
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of testing
- Act as a liaison and compliance support to various internal business partners across the Wealth Management businesses.  
- Prepare reports and related test results dashboard for various stakeholders including management.

Qualifications:

- 7+ years’ experience in a compliance, control testing, or audit role ideally in a dealer and/or portfolio management environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of IIROC rules and regulations applicable to dealer representatives and OSC rules applicable to portfolio managers and investment fund managers.
- Excellent data analysis skills, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Exhibit strong planning skills
- Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course is preferred. 
- Working knowledge of information technology tools required including: MS Excel, MS Word and portfolio management or investment industry software.
- Ability to demonstrate effective use of judgment, interpretation, knowledge and skill in the application of regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to independently deliver on complex assignments with competing deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal business communication skills.
- Familiarity with Wealth regulatory requirements (e.g. OSC, IIROC, SEC, OCC, etc.)
- Familiarity with Investment Funds (key regulations include NI 81-102, 81-107, etc.)
- Experience in the planning and execution of testing (e.g. Audit, OSFI E-13, etc.)
- Understanding of risk and controls

$68,000.00 - $126,000.00

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 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

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