Senior Specialist Monitoring & testing

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The candidate is expected to work from the office at least three days per week with a planned transition to a four-day in-office schedule. This return-to-office policy is subject to change in alignment with future corporate directives.

This manager level role involves executing testing to provide insights and recommendations on test results findings identified issues re-performance testing and continuous improvement insights. Executes testing monitoring and operational activities of various complexity based on assigned portfolio ensuring adherences to established service levels and standards..

• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and conclude test results.
• Manages the end-to-end test execution of designated programs/engagements.
• Executes and/or leads testing and fieldwork that is complex in nature and requires subject matter expertise.
• Reviews control and issue closure testing activities performed by team members to ensure accuracy.
• Executes identified test programs for a variety of specializations to support effective testing & monitoring of controls within business groups and across the Bank.
• Understands the business/group strategy and develops and maintains knowledge of end to end processes.
• Develops knowledge related to program and/or area of specialty.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal & external business partners/stakeholders to execute work and fulfill service delivery expectations.
• Participates in planning and implementation of operational testing programs and executes within required service level agreements and standards.
• Executes work to ensure timely accurate and efficient service delivery.
• Ensures consistent high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals.
• Analyzes root causes of any errors discovered to provide for effective communication of issues to appropriate parties.
• Creates and maintains adequate testing support documentation such as workpapers testing reports etc. to support the results of reviews including the write-up of findings/issues for reporting.
• Provides ongoing support to the continuous improvement process of the business unit.
• 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.

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.
• General understanding of the business units risk and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience with Regulatory Program and Compliance/Operational Risk Testing an asset
• Good understanding of control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of process and/or project management.
• 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.
• Relationship Management skills - In-depth

The above represents BMO Financial Groups 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 Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups 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: 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. Well 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 well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

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