Senior Manager – 1st Line of Defense

BMO U.S.

Senior Manager managing the implementation of first line of defense programs at BMO. Fostering a strong risk management culture while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the business/group leader in the effective implementation, maintenance and administration of first line of defense (1st LOD) programs
Contributes to a strong risk management culture through collaboration with other first line employees
Ensures alignment between values and behavior that fosters diversity and inclusion
Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent
Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives
Prepares and briefs senior leaders on regulatory matters across multiple businesses/groups
Monitors and advises on management of risk requirements within the defined risk appetite
Supports the position on regulatory compliance issues by interpreting requirements
Acts as a subject matter expert in the evaluation, development and implementation of an internal control system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 7+ years of relevant experience
Post-secondary degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Program Management skills - Expert
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert
Influence skills - In-depth / Expert
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert
Able to manage ambiguity
Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementrisk managementregulatory complianceinternal control system developmentdata driven decision making

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsproblem solvinginfluence skillscollaboration skillsteam skillsability to manage ambiguity