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Senior Manager - Commercial Controls & Governance

Job in Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for: BMO
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Risk Manager/Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Final date to receive applications:

01/29/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Audit, Risk & Compliance
  • Measures the effectiveness of risk governance system and framework; recommends changes as required.
  • Leads the development and maintenance of the internal controls governance system and framework.
  • Ability to breakdown processes in detail and detect gaps or control weaknesses
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • 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.
  • Leads and integrates the monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the internal controls governance framework/program to internal & external stakeholders.
  • Documents the internal control governance system, processes and framework to describe compliance requirements, activities, processes, roles & responsibilities.
  • Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the internal controls governance framework/program.
  • Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.
  • Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support of the model validation/risk framework.
  • Leads in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
  • Reviews processes and identifies opportunities for risk mitigation through proposing new controls or revising existing controls.
  • Identifies where corrective actions are required and escalates per guidelines; ensures corrective action is taken as necessary.
  • Consults with stakeholders to improve consistency and transparency of control measurement/metrics and reporting.
  • Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks.
  • Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/regulatory directives and guidance.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
  • Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Develops tools, checklists and communications to address gaps, issues and new requirements.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • As Senior Manager - Commercial Controls & Governance, you will be a driving force in developing the Commercial Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework to support continued revenue growth and expansion. You will engage with leaders of all segments of the Commercial Bank and leverage your understanding of business processes to implement standardized best practices across the group. You will be responsible for conducting analysis of key business activities, understanding the desired outputs and identifying potential risks or process gaps.

    The role will provide significant visibility to Commercial Bank senior management, risk oversight executives and the opportunity to work on strategic enterprise-wide projects.

    Key Elements of the Role:

  • 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 the implementation of the control framework
  • Clearly articulates operational risk findings to business stakeholders and maintains presence to effectively work with line of business teams in remediation of identified control deficiencies
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
  • Qualifications:

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and…
  • Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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