Issues Management Analyst

BMO

BMO Financial Group risk analyst reviewing Book of Record issues for risk alignment, control deficiencies, remediation, and governance reporting. Supporting accurate issue oversight within banking risk frameworks.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,500 - $106,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and issue management frameworks, ensuring compliance with governance principles and effective challenge processes. Proficient in monitoring and validating issue treatment decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with risk exposure and control frameworks.

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Risk ManagementIssue Management FrameworksThree Lines Of Defence ModelEnterprise Risk TaxonomyGRC Platforms

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Hard Skills

Issue Quality ReviewControl TestingRisk ClassificationAudit-Defensible RationaleRemediation Approaches

Soft Skills

OversightCollaborationGuidance

Tools & Technologies

ArcherGRC Platforms

Industry Keywords

Internal AuditGovernanceComplianceRisk ExposureControl Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review Book of Record issue records for accuracy, completeness, quality, risk alignment, severity, risk classification, and linkages to controls, processes, and impacted products/services
Validate issue treatment decisions and audit-defensible rationale
Ensure required Book of Record fields and supporting documentation are complete and accurate
Monitor issue progress, updates, timelines, action plans, and target completion dates through closure
Provide oversight to ensure issues remain actively managed and aligned to risk exposure
Challenge Issue Owners and Managers on issue documentation, risk alignment, control breakdowns, and remediation approaches
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions in issue records
Ensure issues meet minimum standards before escalation to 2LOD Effective Challenge
Align issues with the Enterprise Risk Taxonomy, Intermediate Risk categories, control framework, and identified control failures
Support issue reporting on status, aging, severity trends, overdue issues, and remediation progress
Partner with Issue Owners, Action Plan Managers, Business Units, risk teams, and governance teams
Provide guidance on issue management standards, expectations, and best practices
Escalate concerns when issues do not meet required standards or timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, controls, or governance
Strong understanding of Issue Management frameworks and lifecycle
Strong understanding of risk, control, and governance principles
Strong understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model
Experience with enterprise tools such as Archer (Book of Record) or equivalent GRC platforms
Preferred experience in issue quality review, testing, or effective challenge roles
Preferred experience in regulatory, audit, or compliance environments
Familiarity with risk taxonomies and control frameworks
Familiarity with issue remediation and control testing concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings plans
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support
Network-building opportunities
Tools and resources for professional development
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities