Senior Manager, Risk & Business Operations, Technology & Operations

BMO • Chicago, IL

140d • $102,000 - $190,000

About The Position

BMO is seeking a Senior Manager, Office of the US CTOO to join their team. A strategic and analytical leader to shape how technology and cyber risks are measured, communicated, and understood across the enterprise. The role offers strategic exposure to senior leadership, risk committees, and global stakeholders - a high-visibility role that influences enterprise-level risk management decisions. The Senior manager will play a pivotal role in designing and advancing risk reporting for first line of defense (1st LOD). You will be at the intersection of technology, risk, and executive strategy—working cross-functionally with global teams in Cyber Security, Technology & Operations, risk management teams, as well as influencing how reporting is performed and acted upon across multiple stakeholders. Lead the strategy and operation of the Cyber and Technology Risk Reporting efforts to help facilitate timely, accurate, and actionable reporting across key risk areas. Shape risk intelligence by designing and implementing methodologies to develop meaningful Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and control effectiveness measures. Drive insights through data, working alongside Data & Analytics teams to identify trends, gaps, and emerging risks across Technology and Cyber domains. Build the roadmap, own the execution. Set and drive the roadmap for continual enhancement of risk identification, measurement, and reporting practices. Elevate risk conversations. Provide leadership in identifying and surfacing thematic risks, trends, and control gaps that help senior leadership and governance committees make informed decisions. Empower risk professionals to execute on reporting, analytics, and stakeholder engagement goals.

Requirements

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Risk management experience - 6+ years.
• Valid CIA/CISA/CISSP/CRISC is an asset.
• Strong understanding of risk, governance, compliance frameworks and practices.
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to influence key decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Data driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Shape how technology and cyber risks are measured, communicated, and understood across the enterprise.
• Design and advance risk reporting for the first line of defense (1st LOD).
• Lead the strategy and operation of Cyber and Technology Risk Reporting efforts.
• Facilitate timely, accurate, and actionable reporting across key risk areas.
• Design and implement methodologies to develop meaningful Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Drive insights through data to identify trends, gaps, and emerging risks.
• Build and own the roadmap for continual enhancement of risk identification, measurement, and reporting practices.
• Provide leadership in identifying and surfacing thematic risks, trends, and control gaps.
• Empower risk professionals to execute on reporting, analytics, and stakeholder engagement goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree