Analyst, Finance

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

This is a hybrid role and requires 2 days a week in the office located at FCP First Canadian Place (100 King St W, Toronto, ON).

Develops or maintains an effective financial governance and controls framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, and monitored in the business/group. The governance framework includes policies, guidelines and provides programs, practices and measures to promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups. Applies specialized knowledge of Accounting & Financial management risk, regulatory compliance and internal controls related to financial processes and information.
- Leads or assists in the execution of oversight/governance activities.
- Leads or assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
- Supports the development, evolution and maintenance of the governance system and framework.
- Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.
- Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
- Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
- Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Leads or participates in setting communication strategy; develops and delivers tailored messaging about through the appropriate distribution channels.
- Develops governance and control related solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
- Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of the governance framework, including effective challenge.
- Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities including: reporting, assessment of education & training needs, development/delivery of training, development and execution of regulatory administration processes & procedures, management of review/updates to policies, etc.
- Assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
- Supports policy/standard/operating procedures lifecycle management, education and training assessment, development & delivery, coordination of attestation programs, reporting, etc.
- Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks and program requirements.
- Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/ regulatory directives and guidance.
- Supports the group/program leader in communicating advice across the Bank on regulatory environment changes to ensure changes are understood.
- Supports the management of governance meetings (e.g. committee, management, board meetings, etc.) as required; facilitates development and approval of agendas, gathering and distribution of documentation related to agendas, and creation of meeting minutes/output.
- Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
- Acts as liaison between stakeholders in order to align agendas and ensure a clear understanding of the business context.
- Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leads or participates in change management activities of varying scope and type.
- Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide governance insights and recommendations.
- Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
- Assists in the identification, classification and addressing of issues.
- Assists with the coordination and management of the review and sign-off of relevant regulatory reporting.
- Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.** Qualifications**:

- Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of business and regulatory environment is required.
- Control framework knowledge & experience preferred e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.
- Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
- Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
- Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
- Influence skills - In-depth.
- Data driven decision making - In-depth.

**Salary**:
$60,000.00 - $111,700.00

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