Senior Manager, Risk Reporting

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BMO's Enterprise Risk Reporting team is seeking a seasoned risk professional to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Risk Reporting, you will:

- Develop and implement robust forecasting and planning processes, as well as report results to key senior management and board committees.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance and other Risk teams, ensuring seamless integration of risk reporting processes.

- Contribute to other risk reporting, including regulatory, earnings-related risk management sections, rating agencies presentations etc.

The role is a balance of analytics, strategy, and communication—an ideal fit for someone who thrives on cross-functional collaboration and enjoys tackling complex challenges with precision.

What You Bring

- Professional Experience: A strong background in financial forecasting, planning, or risk reporting, ideally within a major bank or financial institution. Risk experience is an asset.

- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills. You're a self-starter who takes full accountability for your work and thrives in a non-micromanaged environment.

- Analytical Mindset: A curiosity to dig deeper, surface insights and trends

- Gravitas: Experience working with senior leaders, demonstrating the confidence and professionalism required to present complex information to executive stakeholders.

Work Model & Locations:

This role is based in Toronto and requires in-office collaboration 2-3 days a week.

If you're looking for your next dream job, consider this one in BMO's Enterprise Risk Group where every colleague helps protect and grow the bank by providing independent review and oversight of enterprise-wide risks, working together to maintain a risk management framework and fostering a strong risk culture. #ERPMDreamJobs

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient reporting solutions for risk, regulatory and management information to internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies. Supports an efficient and effective risk management function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.

• Provides 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.

• Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the risk reporting strategy/program framework.

• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.

• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.

• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.

• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.

• Measures the effectiveness of risk reporting program/strategy; recommends changes as required.

• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.

• Leads the development and maintenance of the risk reporting framework.

• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.

• Represents the risk reporting function during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations

• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.

• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.

• Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis and reporting.

• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.

• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.

• May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.

• Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support risk reporting management framework.

• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.

• Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet management and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical and reporting solutions.

• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for scheduled reporting production processes.

• Supports the maintenance, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators to internal & external stakeholders.

• Analyses data and information to provide risk-related insights and recommendations for the assigned portfolio e.g. capital at risk modeling, risk/return assessments, etc.

• Supports the interpretation of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements relevant to the analytics and reporting mandate e.g. regulatory reporting.

• Works with various data owners to discover and select available data sources from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system) to fulfill analytical needs.

• Ensures strong governance and effective controls across risk reporting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.

• Analyzes data and highlights significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures; escalates as required.

• Provides information and supports the process for internal and external audits.

• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.

• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

• Supports the maintenance of operational procedures and processes related to analytical and reporting processes.

• Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on awareness and understanding of key data elements used in risk reporting.

• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business processes to ensure the accuracy of risk data used in reporting.

• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• 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.

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• In-depth/expert knowledge of risk management metrics, KPIs and KRIs.

• In-depth/expert knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements for risk reporting.

• In-depth/expert product knowledge for the designated business/portfolio.

• In-depth/expert knowledge of risk management theory, processes and portfolio management reporting techniques.

• In-depth/expert knowledge of reporting & analytics concepts and applications.

• In-depth/expert knowledge of risk systems technology.

• 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.

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: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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