Sr. Manager, Regulation W

Final date to receive applications: 01/18/2026

Address: 320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:
Finance & Accounting

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.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Provides strategic input on governance matters as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on Financial governance based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Works with stakeholders to establish priorities.
• 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.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Leads and integrates the execution of oversight/governance activities and is primary contact across multiple jurisdictions and/or businesses.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• 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 change management activities of varying scope and type.
• Collaborates across BMO on communications strategy to ensure consistency of messaging.
• Leads the management of governance meetings and maintains maintenance of governing body mandates, oversight and approval guidelines.
• Leads, integrates and coordinates the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
• Leads the development, evolution and maintenance of the governance system and framework.
• Leads the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance framework.
• Leads process, improvements and special projects, designing effective and sustainable solutions.
• Manages the review and sign-off process for relevant regulatory reporting.
• 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…