Director, Experience Management – Governance

BMO U.S.

Director responsible for risk management and governance at BMO, implementing first line defense programs and collaborating across teams. Focused on improving risk culture and business efficiency through strategic partnerships.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$105,000 - CA$182,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the business/group leader in implementing, maintaining, and administering first line of defense programs
Ensures adherence and efficiency in oversight of business operations
Contributes to a risk management culture through collaboration with first line employees and risk functions
Acts as a strategic partner ensuring program elements integrate with overall business/group strategies
Develops expert understanding of business/group challenges
Prepares and briefs senior leaders on regulatory matters
Monitors and advises on risk requirements within defined risk appetite.
Tracks performance and addresses issues, leading change management programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 9+ years of relevant experience
Post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Program management skills - Expert
Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation
Verbal & written communication skills - Expert
Analytical and problem solving skills - Expert
Influence skills - Expert
Collaboration & team skills; focused on cross-group collaboration - Expert
Able to manage ambiguity
Data driven decision making - Expert.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementrisk managementdata driven decision making

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsproblem solvinginfluence skillscollaboration skillsteam skillschange managementability to manage ambiguity