Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer

BMO U.S. invites applications for a Senior Compliance Officer within the Compliance Program Management team. The role partners with Legal, 2

LOD, and 1

LOD teams to identify and monitor regulatory changes applicable to BMO.

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate regulatory developments promulgated by US and Canadian financial regulators.
• Communicate applicable regulatory developments to Legal and 2
  
  LOD for analysis and 1
  
  LOD for implementation.
• Conduct the day‑to‑day workflow of the RCM process working with stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders on the RCM process and GRC tool including questions, deliverables, and system access.
• Track and report assigned items to impacted businesses, management teams, and various committees.
• Partner with Legal colleagues to determine applicability for inclusion of regulations in the RCM coverage universe.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the regulatory inventory.
• Support the development and testing of automation and continued enhancement of the RCM process in the GRC tool.
• Review and update applicable RCM procedures and standard documents.
• Create and deliver RCM specific training to stakeholders.
• Escalate issues and risks to management where appropriate.
• Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Work independently and regularly handle non‑routine situations.
• Operate as a self‑directed contributor, independently managing multiple work streams and seeing assigned projects through completion.

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and a post‑secondary degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Regulatory Change Management strongly preferred.
• J.D. or recognized compliance certificate is a plus.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management, and project management skills.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills – in‑depth.
• Collaboration and team skills – in‑depth.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills – in‑depth.
• Influence skills – in‑depth.
• Data‑driven decision making – in‑depth.

$81,400.00 – $. Salaries vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated. For commission roles, the listed salary represents the expected target for the first year.

BMO offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additional perks include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other rewards. For more details on total rewards, visit

BMO is driven by a shared purpose:
Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We create lasting, positive change for our customers, communities, and people. As part of the BMO team you are valued, respected, and heard. We support you with training, coaching, manager support, and network‑building opportunities.

BMO is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

BMO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

To learn more, visit