320 S Canal Street Chicago Illinois,60606
This opportunity will allow you to work on exciting projects within operational risk and have direct visibility to top leaders within our organization. If you have Third-Party risk management experience, especially experience implementing and overseeing FRB, OCC, and FDIC Third-Party related regulatory requirements, engaging with regulators or regulatory matters, consider applying to this dynamic opportunity. This is a 2nd line of defense role for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) within the Operational Non-Financial Risk (ONFR) practice at BMO. Working within a dynamic team, and with engaged 1st and 2nd line subject matter experts (SMEs), you will be responsible for supporting and overseeing Third-Party Risk Management practices at BMO, acting as the central point of contact for 2nd line Third-Party Risk Management in the US. Skills and experience in identification, analysis, monitoring, and reporting of risks posed by Third-Parties are key to succeeding in this role and we look forward to hearing about your experience in this area.
Mandate:
As part of the 2nd line of defense, this role supports the following primary accountabilities of the Enterprise Third-Party Risk Management team:
- Provide strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
- Make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Third-Party Risk Management Directive, Framework, and other related requirements that are used across the enterprise to ensure Third-Party Risks are appropriately identified, assessed, managed, monitored, and reported.
- Provide oversight and 2nd line effective challenge to ensure the Third-Party Risks, especially Third-Party Cyber Security and Technology risks, are being identified, assessed, managed, and reported in accordance with applicable Regulatory and Governance requirements.
- Act as subject matter expert on relevant Third-Party regulations and policies.
Responsibilities:
Provide thought leadership in development of sound Third-Party Risk Management practices
- Promote and support BMO’s risk culture and operational resilience ensuring employees understand their accountabilities for risk-taking activities related to Third-Party Risk, promoting an environment of open communication and effective challenge.
- Support development of Third-Party Risk Appetite Statements and related metrics for the Enterprise, ensuring compliance with Risk Appetite Framework.
- Support development and implementation of relevant policies, standards, directives, frameworks, and requirements relating to management of Third-Party Risk.
- Support oversight and effective challenge of Third-Party risk assessment and management activities for High Risk engagement.
- Research and provide thought leadership on current and emerging methodologies to quantify Third-Party Risk (and other non-financial risks).
- Support 1st and 2nd Lines to appropriately identify, assess, measure, and manage Third-Party Risk across their portfolios.
- Collaborate with all risk experts and stakeholders to ensure appropriate coverage and scrutiny of Third-Party Risk (especially Third-Party Cyber Security and Technology Risks) across all risk registers, libraries, forums, and committees.
- Support remediation of Audit and Regulatory issues and findings relating to the design of the Third-Party Risk Management policies, standards, frameworks, and requirements.
Provide 2nd line oversight and effective challenge to ensure sound management of Third-Party Risk
- Provide oversight to ensure that Third-Party Risk across the Enterprise remains within the established risk appetite, and that internal controls are appropriately designed and implemented, and are operating effectively.
- Support development, enhancement, and implementation of oversight methodologies that rely on data analysis, data aggregation, and trend analysis to monitor the control environment related to Third Parties.
- Support development and implementation of testing methodologies to maintain oversight over Third-Party risk-taking activities across all stages of the Third-Party lifecycle.
- Provide input and effective challenge to ensure projects, initiatives, and other change activities appropriately consider Third-Party Risks.
- Provide input and effective challenge over Key Risk Indicators used to monitor Third-Party Risks.
- Provide input and effective challenge to ensure that issues and operational risks events relating to Third-Party Risks are appropriately remediated within set timelines.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on specific operational risk events, recommending solutions for management of Third-Party Risks that are commensurate with the materiality and complexity of the event.
Provide effective 2nd line oversight and effective challenge to ensure sound Operational Risk Management within the Procurement
- Understand industry trends and regulatory requirements relating to Vendor Management, and articulate 2nd Line of Defense positions on these (to share with Senior Leadership and 1st Line Risk Experts of these functions).
- Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on all Operational Risk Categories (AML, Legal, Compliance etc.) for Procurement.
- Provide oversight and 2nd line effective challenge to ensure all operational risks within the Procurement functions are appropriately managed.
- Ensure Operational Risks from risk-taking activities within Procurement functions are identified, assessed, measured, managed, and reported within a consistent framework of robust internal controls.
- Support development of, and provide effective challenge over development of Process, Risk, and Control Libraries for Procurement.
Provide subject matter expertise and unique insights
- Work with Cyber Risk Management, Technology Risk Management, and other subject matter experts to provide subject matter expertise on Third-Party related elements relating to these risks.
- Gather, assemble, and analyze internal and external data to drive unique insights to identify risks, and recommend improvements to TPRM management programs.
- Develop and implement relevant parameters for reporting of the Third-Party Risk profiles for individual operating groups and the Enterprise.
Relationship Management and Internal Integration
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with 1st and 2nd line business partners involved in management and oversight of Third-Party Risks.
- Build collaborative relationships with Senior Operational Risk Officers, and other risk management groups and subject matter experts across the organization.
Promote effective working relationships with Regulators
- Anticipate and prepare for emerging regulatory developments, and support maintenance of effective relationships with regulators.
- Promote communication of regulatory engagement standards and best practices.
- Participate in industry groups to influence development of regulatory requirements.
- Support efficient management of regulatory audit and exam activities related to Third-Party Risk.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate university degree, and Graduate degree or Professional Designation.
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in financial services or supply chain management in other industries.
- In-depth knowledge of Third-Party Management lifecycle and related risk management standards, methodologies, and practices.
- Experience in engaging in and managing audit and regulatory exam activity is an asset.
- Experience in supporting relationship management with regulators is an asset.
- Experience in oversight of Vendor Cyber and Technology Risk is an asset.
- Sound knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments and trends related to Third-Party Risks.
- Experience with policy writing, data analysis, or risk reporting is an asset.
- Experience with business intelligence tools e.g. Microsoft BI is an asset.
- Exposure to retail/wholesale banking is an asset.
Skills:
- Leadership, organization, and planning ability.
- Relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong ability to influence others.
- Consistent ability to produce exceptional quality output and manage competing deadlines, priorities, accountabilities, and constraints.
- Excellent execution skills and change management capabilities.
- Ability to identify and effect appropriate risk governance and control mechanisms.
Salary:
$100,000.00 - $185,500.00
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. 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 the number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: BMO Total Rewards.
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As a member of the BMO team, you are valued, respected, and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
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