Senior IT Audit Consultant - Engineering Strategy and Solutions

Application Deadline:

07/30/2024

Address:

1630 Chicago Road

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Description

This is an exciting time to work at BMO, as the Bank responds to a rapidly evolving technology landscape and increasingly sophisticated customer expectations. Rather than react to these changes, BMO is proactively transforming how we do business – and Technology & Operations is a critical part of that transformation.

 

To ensure we’re aligned with our increasing audit and governance requirements, we are looking for a candidate who is both technical and has an audit background. They will be responsible for delivering key messages both verbally and written to our executives and stakeholders.  

Supports and maintains an effective governance framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, monitored and strengthened in technology. The governance framework includes policies/guidelines and provides programs/processes/practices and measures to promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups. The framework components working well together allow for a holistic view for stakeholders into the issues, opportunities and status of the business and enables them to determine if it is a satisfactorily functioning, safe and sound business.

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.

• 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.

• Acts as a trusted advisor on governance matters.

• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.

• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.

• Leads or assists in the execution of oversight/governance activities.

• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.

• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.

• Leads and integrates the execution of oversight/governance activities and is primary contact across multiple jurisdictions and/or businesses.

• Makes risk management recommendations to senior leaders based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.

• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.

• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.

• Represents the governance structure during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations..

• Measures the strength and effectiveness of governance system and framework.

• Develops and applies the framework for databases; oversees database management in adherence with data governance standards.

• Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.

• Researches existing or emerging requirements & related best practices to assist and develops recommendations for changes/enhancements.

• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.

• Develops and calibrates reports on the status of the governance program or framework components to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.

• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.

• Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.

• Interprets new or changing regulations and assesses impacts to the governance framework.

• Manages the review and sign-off process for relevant regulatory reporting.

• Leads and integrates the execution of oversight/governance activities from multiple businesses/groups.

• Leads the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance framework

• Develops, evolves and maintains the governance system and framework.

• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.

• Leads, integrates and coordinates the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.

• Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities - may