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Audit, Risk & Control Specialist

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Chicago, IL, United States


Responsibilities

Will serve as the primary coordinator for Corporate & Commercial Lending Operations (CCLO) audits and reviews
Will oversee, suggest, evaluate PRC controls to determine if they are sufficiently capturing the control activities performed within CCLO
Assist in operational error evaluation, mitigation, and communication with the 1st & 2nd line risk teams
Assist in the design, tracking, and completion of control activities
Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
Assists in the development of strategic plans.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision‑making.
Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Builds effective relationships and collaborates with internal/external stakeholders.
Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
Designs and produces regular and ad‑hoc reports, and dashboards.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
Leads or participates in defining the change/communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
Develops and documents processes, procedures, etc. and/ or end‑user materials.
Assists with the documentation of end user materials.
Assists with training and transition of processes and tools/templates to appropriate process owners.
Collaborates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
Designs processes based on business requirements and best practices. Ensures the processes adhere to applicable risk, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Streamlines, simplifies and continuously improves existing processes.
Documents processes (including, but not limited to, process flows, playbooks, etc.) for vetting, communicating, and implementing processes with stakeholders.
Ensures all processes meet established standards, effectively utilize templates and tools to track compliance and operational effectiveness standards.
Looks for opportunities to eliminate, simplify and automate processes. Recommends approaches or changes to streamline and integrate processes to improve overall efficiency.
Maintains current process documentation to ensure available for stakeholders as required.
Supports management of processes using established methodologies and tools/system/technology.
Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
Participates in the integration of Core Process transformation across business/groups to deliver process improvements for productivity savings and enhanced customer/employee experience.
Develops an understanding of organizational interactions and complexity to engage with the appropriate stakeholders.
Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.
Resolves issues regarding processes that are raised from all sources/stakeholders.
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise‑wide focus.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles non‑routine situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.
Qualifications

Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post‑secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possesses a deep understanding of and problem‑solving ability for issues within the business/group.
Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle - In‑depth.
Knowledge of business/group processes, procedures and controls - In‑depth.
Understanding of risk, regulatory and compliance requirements - In‑depth.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.
Salary

$74,000.00 - $138,000.00
Salaried
Benefits

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. BMO also offers performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.
Equal Employment Opportunity

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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