Director, Office of the U.S. Chief Technology and Operations Officer

$128,000 - $238,000/Yr

BMO - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Director of the Office of the U.S. Chief Technology and Operations Officer plays a critical role in supporting the development and management of U.S. regulatory relationships. This position involves collaborating with senior leaders to ensure strong governance and risk management practices, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, and driving team performance. The director will act as a subject matter expert on regulatory compliance and internal control systems, while also preparing briefings for senior leaders on regulatory matters and representing the business in governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Support senior US leaders in providing risk and control narratives that demonstrate strong U.S. governance.
• Foster a culture aligned with BMO's purpose, values, and strategy.
• Build interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups.
• Attract, retain, and enable the career development of top talent.
• Manage team performance, recognize and reward achievements, and coach employees.
• Act as a strategic partner to integrate program elements into overall business strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in FFIEC guidance related to Technology and Operations.
• Prepare and brief senior leaders on regulatory matters across multiple businesses/groups.
• Support regulatory compliance by interpreting requirements and addressing gaps.
• Represent the business/group on Governance/Risk Working Groups and provide updates.
• Develop and maintain business/group procedures in response to regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Typically 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert program management skills.
• Extensive industry knowledge and expertise.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert influence skills and collaboration abilities.
• Expert data-driven decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans