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BMO Financial Group Associate, Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Governance in New York, New York
BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets
Role:
Assist in the execution of Capital Markets Operational Risk and Resilience strategy, risk and control, governance, and regulatory initiatives through the following responsibilities:
Planning and executing short and long-term initiatives and ad hoc deliverables within given timelines
Methodically solving problems across a continuum that ranges from simple day-to-day issues to highly complex business, technical or regulatory issues.
Build an understanding of end-to-end processes in support of CM operational excellence and resilience. This includes ensuring key processes and controls are identified, inventoried, mapped, and assessed for operational risk and resilience end-to-end across Capital Markets.
Documenting new or existing processes and improving existing processes.
Support development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the operational risk governance program and key risk indicators to internal & external stakeholders
Writing business communications that clearly and appropriately convey the target message.
Building positive relationships within GM, I&CB and across Corporate Support Areas in order to garner support, advice and partnership that enables execution of the role.
Work cross-functionally to understand business processes and how to better optimize workflows for reporting and analytics
Coordinate, attend, facilitate meetings for process walk-throughs
Prepare project surveys for review: identify pain points, current time spend, estimated time save with future processes
Review and organize documentation (reporting processes)
Map out process workflows
Extract, load, and transform data for reporting and ad-hoc analyses under tight timelines
Learn and utilize the various available efficiency tools available to streamline and automate processes where applicable and create capacity
Assist in maintaining and enhancing a holistic view of CM's 1st Line Non-Financial Risk profile to enable the business to see a targeted view of their key non-financial risks
Bring together the Owners of the risk areas to address risks in a timely and effective manner
Protect the firm from non-financial risks with robust risk governance including appropriate escalation processes
Continue to grow and enhance the business’ inventory of 1st Line KRIs (key risk indicators) by working with stakeholders in various risk areas to identify and fill reporting metric gaps
Facilitate stakeholder reviews of Enterprise policies and procedures, ensuring the appropriate individuals have been included. Build and grow 1st Line governing documentation inventory in alignment with Enterprise guidance to enhance 1st Line accountability.
Creation of materials for various risk committees and executive audiences
Coordinate and monitor the review and sign-off of attestations and reporting Ongoing self-study about GM, Capital Markets, emerging regulatory and industry issues, BMO business priorities, and best practices.
** Note: this role is within the Capital Markets business, in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The business operates at a quick pace with very high quality and expectations; as such the role requires the same pace coupled with high quality execution of deliverables.
The role will have high exposure within the business and can lead to attractive future opportunities for a candidate who performs well in this role.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
Skills
Detail oriented, ability to self-monitor/check
Experience executing work independently, accountability and ownership of tasks and processes
Proactive in work and responsibility
Refined critical thinking skills, with an ability to independently recognize problems, propose solutions and execute on them
Experience in data, data analysis and related infrastructure
Ability to:
Recognize problems, propose solutions and execute on them; quick learner
Create/execute a detailed plan for short and long term work; multiple plans consecutively
Ensure that key insights are supported by accurate data and research
Investigate opportunities for increasing efficiency in their regular responsibilities and projects and their value add to the business, including cost/benefit
Adapt and quickly develop in-depth understanding of new/different initiatives, requirements, or roles
Smoothly lead calls and meetings
See connections between distinct pieces of work and the bigger picture, ability to consider cross impacts
Plan, lead, and execute long term work efforts in a high quality and timely manner
Personal Attributes
Service oriented, team player
Confident, leader
Methodical approach, analytics
Problem solver, decision maker, proposes solutions
Motivated, self-directed
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication
Calm under pressure, ability to execute while manage competing priorities
Humble, ability to laugh at self
Anticipate needs and requests
Knowledge
Undergraduate degree
2-6 years work experience
1-2 years quantitative analytic experience
Understanding of intent and purpose of team
Intermediate to advanced Office Suite proficiency
Intermediate knowledge of Capital Markets LOBs, products and infrastructure requirements (e.g., people, systems, relationships x-product/LOB)
Intermediate knowledge of the financial services industry
BMO organization, including CSAs that interact with Capital Markets
Knowledge of the various risks and controls associated with Capital Markets’ business activities
Salary:
$61,600.00 - $114,400.00
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
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 – for yourself and our customers. We’ll 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’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
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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.
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