BMO · 5 hours ago
Sr. Manager Business Specialist
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expBMO Bank N.A. is seeking a Sr. Manager Business Specialist to assist in the implementation and administration of a compliance program. The role involves coordinating risk assessments, advising on regulatory developments, and ensuring compliance with corporate obligations while maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the implementation, maintenance and administration of a specific compliance program
Coordinates and performs risk assessment, monitoring, testing and surveillance activities to ensure program remains current and aligned with BMO Compliance Program
Works with business/group and internal partners to ensure regulatory, corporate and fiduciary obligations are met
Advises business/group on implications of new regulatory developments or internal products, and assists to implement new/revised policies and programs to address them
Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them
Develops and maintains compliance information for analysis and reporting
Achieves compliance goals by maintaining current knowledge of regulatory requirements and developments
Maintains functional and regulatory expertise specific to business group, and refers to Compliance Policies & Procedures manuals for requirements
Contributes to business/group results by providing oversight and making recommendations that significantly impact the Bank’s ability to monitor regulatory compliance programs, minimize operational risk and align with regulatory agencies
Provides advice and influences assigned business/group 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
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies
May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices
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
Oversees the implementation, maintenance and monitoring/ reporting of all policies, guidelines, procedures and compliance programs, provides advice/rulings as necessary, for one or multiple complex function(s)/activity(ies)
Effectively challenges risk assessments for business/group and assists to identify more effective compliance controls
Effectively challenges monitoring and testing activities to ensure compliance controls are operating and aligned to regulatory requirements
Identifies, assesses, effectively challenges and oversees the satisfactory resolution of issues, including ensuring adequate management remediation plans and validation
Elevates high profile issues/risk cases to Compliance and business/group management for prompt resolution
Analyzes and reports compliance information to Compliance and business/group management
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 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 adequate management remediation plans and validation. Elevates high profile issues/risk cases to Compliance and business/group management for prompt resolution
Analyzes and reports compliance information to Compliance and business/group management
Advises first line of defense management and employees on compliance matters
Consults on new products, services and automated systems to assist with incorporating compliance requirements into these initiatives
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 business/group Compliance team and interacts with examiners/auditors during internal, external and regulatory audits and examinations
Provides regulatory perspective on business group’s sales and marketing materials
Anticipates/ identifies and analyses risk and consequences of unaddressed risk factors/ compliance gaps, and recommends appropriate controls
Builds effective professional relationships with business/groups
Operates effectively within a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations and regulatory & audit scrutiny
Accesses, monitors and reports on sensitive Bank, customer, transactional and employee information to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Communicates the roles and importance of each of the three lines of defense, and proactively identifies regulatory risk
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine
Implements changes in response to shifting trends
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
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 and related marketing and advertising guidelines
Serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders with advanced knowledge of regulatory/ compliance requirements and the operations of a single or multiple business/groups
Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management and project management skills
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge
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
Able to manage ambiguity
Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert
Preferred
Recognized compliance certificate or equivalent preferred
May require experience at regulatory body for one or more compliance area(s)
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO
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