Director – Business Control Assurance

BMO U.S.

. Lead the independent first-line control assurance function for BMO Capital Markets .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading first-line control assurance functions, including strategy development, risk assessment, and regulatory engagement. Proven ability to influence senior executives and govern assurance programs while managing complex non-financial risks across Capital Markets.

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Capital Markets Business ControlsNon-Financial Risk ManagementRegulatory EngagementAssurance Program LeadershipExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentQuality Assurance FrameworksControl InventoriesAudit MethodologyData Workflow AutomationPerformance MetricsRoot-Cause AnalysisRegulatory Compliance TestingFinancial Services ExperienceOrganizational Transformation

Soft Skills

InfluenceConstructive ChallengeTalent DevelopmentDecisivenessCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AnalyticsAutomation ToolsWorkflow Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISACRMA

Industry Keywords

Global MarketsInvestment BankingOperational RiskTechnology RiskComplianceInternal AuditThird-Party RiskResilience RisksBusiness ChangeControl Maturity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the independent first-line control assurance function for BMO Capital Markets
Set the assurance strategy, target operating model, annual and multi-year assurance plans and methodology
Define assurance scope across operational, regulatory, technology, data, third-party, resilience and other non-financial risk controls
Establish safeguards protecting assurance independence from control ownership, business risk decisions and remediation delivery
Coordinate first-line coverage with second-line monitoring and Effective Challenge and third-line audit
Define and govern roles, decision rights, ownership and accountability for business control assurance
Resolve gaps, duplication and conflicting mandates across Capital Markets control and governance functions
Prioritize risk-based coverage using control inventories, risk assessments, KRIs, issues, events, audit and regulatory findings, business change and emerging risks
Govern plan approvals, in-year changes, delivery, quality, dependencies and portfolio performance
Determine when specialist first-line teams or other assurance providers can be relied upon
Establish quality assurance frameworks, file review, calibration, performance metrics and root-cause analysis
Review or approve significant failures, disputed ratings, cross-business themes and methodology exceptions
Challenge remediation plans and authorize re-testing strategies without assuming remediation ownership
Escalate unaddressed control weaknesses, overdue remediation, unacceptable risk exposure and assurance impediments
Present assurance coverage, results, themes, overdue activity and management actions to senior executives and governance committees
Connect assurance results with KRIs, issues, events, risk assessments and change activity
Serve as the primary Capital Markets first-line assurance contact for executives, risk, Internal Audit, Corporate functions and regulators
Lead assurance-related regulatory responses, examinations and reviews
Lead, coach and hold accountable employees and contractors
Own workforce, vendor, budget and capacity strategies
Sponsor workflow, analytics, automation and responsible AI initiatives
Benchmark the program and drive simplification and control maturity across Capital Markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
10+ years of progressive experience in financial services
Substantial leadership experience in Capital Markets business controls, non-financial risk, internal audit, compliance testing, technology risk or related assurance disciplines
Demonstrated accountability for a significant assurance, testing or audit program, including strategy, annual planning, methodology, quality, reporting, regulatory engagement and people leadership
Strong knowledge of Global Markets and Investment & Corporate Banking products and front-to-back processes
Knowledge of legal-entity considerations and operational, regulatory, technology, data, third-party and resilience risks
Deep understanding of accountabilities across business and control owners, independent first-line assurance, first-line Enterprise Control Functions, second-line oversight and Internal Audit
Experience advising senior executives and governance committees on material control weaknesses, risk acceptance, remediation priorities and systemic themes
Proven success leading organizational transformation and deploying data, workflow or automation to improve assurance outcomes
Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent are an asset
Enterprise-level control assurance judgment
Ability to set strategy and build an operating model
Strong executive communication
Exceptional influence and constructive challenge
Proven organizational leadership, talent development, succession, resource strategy, vendor management and performance accountability
Strong analytical and transformation capability
Independent, decisive and willing to escalate material concerns
Commercially grounded, strategic, calm, credible, direct and collaborative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings plans
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support
Network-building opportunities
Tools and resources for professional growth
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities