Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Testing Business Program Specialist

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Supports the implementation maintenance administration and continuous improvement of the Regulatory Compliance Testing Professional Practices and ensures alignment with the BMO Compliance Program. Ensures regulatory compliance testing methodologies programs processes tools and reporting practices remain current effective and aligned with enterprise standards regulatory expectations and industry leading practices. Coordinates and performs activities related to quality assurance annual planning issue management methodology governance reporting training data analytics operational effectiveness and strategic initiatives. Works closely with Regulatory Compliance Testing teams and business partners to promote consistency quality transparency and effective execution across the regulatory compliance testing lifecycle. Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them. Contributes to the advancement of the Regulatory Compliance Testing function through continuous improvement adoption of best practices development of professional capabilities and maintenance of a robust quality management framework.

• Provides advice and guidance on Regulatory Compliance Testing methodology standards processes and tools.
• Supports the development implementation maintenance and governance of Regulatory Compliance Testing methodologies procedures templates guidance and playbooks.
• Coordinates activities supporting the Regulatory Compliance Testing annual planning process including risk assessments coverage analysis capacity planning and reporting.
• Supports the design implementation and maintenance of the Regulatory Compliance Testing Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Performs quality reviews and thematic assessments to evaluate compliance with Regulatory Compliance Testing standards methodologies and reporting expectations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve testing methodologies operating procedures workflows tools and reporting practices to enhance quality consistency efficiency and scalability.
• Analyzes testing results issue trends quality metrics operational performance measures and other data to identify insights emerging risks and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develops and maintains management reporting dashboards scorecards and executive presentations related to Regulatory Compliance Testing activities.
• Supports governance processes related to methodology changes issue management quality assurance observations strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness.
• Monitors emerging regulatory developments industry trends professional practices and testing methodologies and recommends enhancements to the Regulatory Compliance Testing framework.
• Supports regulatory examinations internal reviews quality assessments management reviews and other oversight activities involving the Regulatory Compliance Testing function.
• Develops and delivers training coaching communications and educational materials to promote consistent application of Regulatory Compliance Testing methodologies and standards.
• Supports strategic initiatives designed to enhance Regulatory Compliance Testing capabilities effectiveness maturity and stakeholder value.
• Prepares clear concise and well-supported communications reports presentations and governance materials.
• Breaks down complex problems analyzes information from multiple sources and develops recommendations to improve Regulatory Compliance Testing processes and outcomes.
• Employs reporting tools metrics and analytics to monitor performance identify trends and support risk-informed decision making.
• Maintains independence objectivity and professional skepticism while supporting Regulatory Compliance Testing governance and quality initiatives.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations requiring judgment analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

• Typically minimum of 5-7 years of experience in regulatory compliance testing compliance risk management audit quality assurance risk management governance or a related discipline.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification such as CRCM CAMS CIA CPA CRMA or equivalent designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks testing methodologies risk assessment principles issue management practices and quality assurance concepts.
• Experience supporting methodology development quality assurance programs annual planning governance reporting training or operational effectiveness initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data identify trends and develop meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-ready reporting and presentations.
• Strong collaboration stakeholder management influence and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
• 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.

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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.

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