Control Tester, Data & AI Governance

BMO U.S.

Control Tester and Advisor focusing on Data Governance and AI Governance at BMO. Responsible for testing control effectiveness and providing risk advisory support within the organization.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,500 - $106,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute design effectiveness (DE) and operating effectiveness (OE) testing of controls related to Data Governance and AI Governance.
Develop and document test steps and test scripts aligned to approved testing methodologies and risk frameworks.
Perform reperformance testing, sampling, and evidence validation to assess control execution.
Provide risk, control, and process advisory support to business and technology partners related to Data and AI governance.
Advise on control design, control enhancements, and process improvements to address identified risks or emerging governance expectations.
Support and provide input into risk assessments, including identification of inherent risks, evaluation of mitigating controls, and assessment of control coverage.
Lead and conduct walkthroughs with control owners and stakeholders to understand end-to-end processes related to in-scope control activities.
Document process flows, control descriptions, and key risks based on walkthroughs and artifact reviews.
Analyze and assess business and governance artifacts, including: Data governance policies, standards, and procedures, Data lineage, metadata, and data quality documentation, AI governance artifacts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of relevant experience in control testing, risk management, audit, governance, or advisory functions.
Demonstrated experience performing control design and operating effectiveness testing.
Experience supporting or contributing to risk assessments and control evaluations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex governance, risk, and technical artifacts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including issue write-ups and advisory discussions.
Required: CISA, CRISC or CGRC.
Preferred: CDMP or AIGP
Preferred Experience in Data Governance, AI Governance, Model Risk Management, or Technology Risk.
Familiarity with data management concepts, AI/ML model lifecycles, and governance frameworks.
Experience balancing independent testing responsibilities with advisory and consultative support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

control testingrisk managementauditgovernanceadvisory functionscontrol designoperating effectiveness testingrisk assessmentscontrol evaluationsdata management concepts

Soft Skills

analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationissue write-upsadvisory discussions

Certifications

CISACRISCCGRCCDMPAIGP