Senior IT Governance Specialist

4 days ago


Lake in the Hills, Illinois, United States BMO US Full time
About the Role

BMO US is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Governance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Technology and Operations department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective governance of our technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
  • Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
  • May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor on governance matters.
  • Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • Leads or assists in the execution of oversight/governance activities.
  • Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
  • Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
  • Leads and integrates the execution of oversight/governance activities and is primary contact across multiple jurisdictions and/or businesses.
  • Makes risk management recommendations to senior leaders based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
  • Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
  • Represents the governance structure during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations.
  • Measures the strength and effectiveness of governance system and framework.
  • Develops and applies the framework for databases; oversees database management in adherence with data governance standards.
  • Researches existing or emerging requirements & related best practices to assist and develops recommendations for changes/enhancements.
  • Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
  • Develops and calibrates reports on the status of the governance program or framework components to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
  • Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
  • Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.
  • Interprets new or changing regulations and assesses impacts to the governance framework.
  • Manages the review and sign-off process for relevant regulatory reporting.
  • Leads and integrates the execution of oversight/governance activities from multiple businesses/groups.
  • Develops, evolves and maintains the governance system and framework.
  • Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
  • Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities - may include (but are not limited to) 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.
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
Qualifications
  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.


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