Bank of Montreal

Specialist – Policy Management

Bank of Montreal$55K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or governance policy management.
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledgeable about the business and regulatory environment.
  • In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration and team skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving proficiency.
  • Skilled in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in analyzing, developing, and communicating Risk policy frameworks.
  • Develop solutions and offer recommendations aligned with business strategy.
  • Support the execution of strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
  • Create and lead change management plans and activities.
  • Assist in preparing materials for audits and regulatory exams.
  • Review and maintain up-to-date policy documentation.
  • Monitor performance and address any issues proactively.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Accident and life insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plans available.
  • Opportunity for performance-based incentives and bonuses.
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

09/29/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Audit, Risk & Compliance

Hybrid requirement: 3x per week in office (subject to change)

Provides subject matter expertise in the analysis, development, approval process, issuance and communication of Risk policy frameworks in alignment with standards. Writes, publishes and maintains policy documentation to achieve the desired business results and support corporate, compliance and/or regulatory requirements. Includes guidelines, standards, directives, operating procedures, and related documentation.

  • Develops 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 solutions.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
  • Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
  • Assists in preparing materials required for Audits and Regulatory Exams.
  • Assists in obtaining required approval processes when implementing any changes.
  • Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
  • Creates, implements and sustains the guidelines, standard, operating procedures and other documentation.
  • Initiates and coordinates review processes among stakeholders.
  • Identifies and eliminates gaps in current state of policies and procedural documentation.
  • Reviews documentation on a timely basis to ensure they are up to date, accurate and complete.
  • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
  • Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
  • Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
  • Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
  • Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of risk management, audit, compliance, and / or governance policy management.
  • Knowledge of business and regulatory environment.
  • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
  • 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:

$55,500.00 - $120,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: 

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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45,454 employees
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