100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

This is an excellent 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Compliance Officer- Regulatory Inquiries. Reporting to Director-Compliance Strategy, Regulatory Inquiries and Enterprise Compliance Delivery, the Compliance Officer will support the management of all regulatory compliance and risk management issues for the Capital Markets team. The Compliance Officer is responsible for gathering data and ensuring adequate responses are provided for regulatory inquiries. In this role, you will leverage your previous regulatory investigation and/ or interactions with regulators as well as great communication skills to deliver on set objectives This position is located in Toronto. You will have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you will spend at least 2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for your next dream job, consider this one in BMO\xe2\x80\x99s ERPM Risk group where every colleague helps protect and grow the bank by providing independent review and oversight of enterprise-wide risks, working together to maintain a risk management framework and fostering a strong risk culture. 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\xe2\x80\x99s ability to monitor regulatory compliance programs, minimize operational risk and align with regulatory agencies.

• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions to manage regulatory risk based on an understanding of business operations and stakeholder needs.
• Builds effective professional relationships with business line, other internal/external stakeholders and regulators on the initial stages of investigations.
• 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 compliance 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 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.
• Analyses 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications:
• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recognized compliance certificate or equivalent preferred.Proficient knowledge of consumer protection and related marketing and advertising guidelines.
• Proficient level of knowledge of a compliance field.
• Strong knowledge of business operations & procedures, and activities involving documented practices.
• Proficient in communication, critical thinking, relationship management and project management skills.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

We\xe2\x80\x99re here to help At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one \xe2\x80\x93 for yourself and our customers. We\xe2\x80\x99ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other\xe2\x80\x99s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.