What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, CM Governance Specialist position at BMO?

Application Deadline :

01 / 30 / 2025

Address : 151 W 42nd Street

Job Family Group : Business Management

BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service financial services provider. We offer corporate and investment banking, treasury management, as well as research and advisory services to clients around the world. #bmocapitalmarkets

Job Summary : The VP - CM Governance Specialist role is responsible for ensuring that the “organization” operates with transparency, integrity, and in compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies and standards. This role provides strategic guidance and collaborates across various bank stakeholders on the development of efficient governance structures inclusive of risk management frameworks. The CM Governance Specialist role will operationalize and sustain the frameworks to monitor performance and risk while maintaining a clear accountability structure across bank stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

Governance Structure and Policy Oversight :

Develop and maintain assigned governance frameworks for Capital Markets and Capital Markets’ material legal entities
Provide input into applicable policies and procedures to support effective decision-making and organizational accountability.
Ensure strong stakeholder engagement.
Ensure that governance structures are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in laws, regulations, internal processes, and industry standards.
Recommend best practices and identify efficiency opportunities related to governance and management operations.

Risk Management :

Develop risk governance frameworks to support accountable leaders in alignment with the enterprise risk management framework requirements to oversee the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of all forms of risk (financial, non-financial and transverse) across the organization.

Monitor compliance with internal risk management policies, standards and directives

Ensure proper escalation, when necessary, by leveraging enterprise tools for monitoring and reporting of key risk metrics and key risk indicators (KRMs and KRIs)

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight :

Coordinate with legal, finance, and other departments to monitor compliance risks and ensure timely reporting of issues to leadership and stakeholders.

Manage external and internal CM governance audits.

Executive Support :

Assist CM accountable executives in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities through the design of comprehensive governance and risk governance frameworks

Prepare presentations to higher level committees or boards when applicable ensuring clear and accurate communication and escalation of governance, risk, and compliance issues

Performance Monitoring and Accountability :

Monitor the performance of key initiatives

Ensure that clear actions plans are developed to manage risks and issues

Stakeholder Engagement :

Support communication efforts to ensure that stakeholders are informed of governance, risk, and compliance efforts.

Support communication efforts to ensure that stakeholders are informed of regulatory and audit expectations

Support audit and regulatory requests

Training and Awareness :

Develop and implement awareness programs for employees and leadership on governance and risk governance processes

Promote a culture of ethical conduct and compliance within the organization.

Change Management :

Assess the impact of new initiatives and regulatory changes on the frameworks and adjust the framework as needed

Qualifications :

Proven experience in governance, risk management, compliance, business management, operations, or a related field.

Strong understanding of governance principles and industry standards.

Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to think strategically while managing operational details.

High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Work Environment :

Hybrid work environment

This position typically operates in an office environment, with occasional travel to support governance and oversight activities.

This role located in New York City salary range is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD.

Salary :

79,800.00 - $148,000.00

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 Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose : Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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BMO is proud to be an 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 working with and 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.

Note to Recruiters : BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Salary : $79,800 - $148,000

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