Senior IT Governance Specialist

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada BMO Full time

BMO Financial Group Job Description



At BMO, we are committed to creating lasting, positive change for our customers, communities, and people. We are seeking a seasoned professional with a strong background in IT audit and governance to join our team as a Senior IT Governance Specialist.



Key Responsibilities:


  • 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
  • Act as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies
  • Network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices
  • Develop and maintain an effective governance framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, monitored, and strengthened in technology
  • Support and maintain transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups
  • Monitor and track performance and address any issues
  • Develop and calibrate reports on the status of the governance program or framework components to various internal and external stakeholder audiences
  • Lead change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives
  • Develop, evolve, and maintain the governance system and framework
  • Support the management of governance meetings, including facilitating development and approval of agendas, gathering and distribution of documentation, and creation of meeting minutes/output
  • Assist in the identification, classification, and addressing of issues
  • Operate at a group/enterprise-wide level and serve as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders


Qualifications:




  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication skills - In-depth/Expert
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth/Expert
  • Influence skills - In-depth/Expert
  • Collaboration and team skills, with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth/Expert
  • Able to manage ambiguity
  • Data-driven decision-making - In-depth/Expert


BMO Financial Group Benefits:



We offer a total compensation package that may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. Our benefits also include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.



About BMO:



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.



BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.

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