Advisor, Sustainability and Accessibility Compliance - BMO, Toronto ESG/Sustainability, DEI Jobs

Audit, Risk & Compliance
Assists in the implementation, maintenance and administration of the Sustainability and Accessibility compliance program. Coordinates and performs risk assessment, monitoring, testing and surveillance activities to ensure the Sustainability and Accessibility compliance program remains current and aligned with BMO Compliance Program. Works as part of the Sustainability and Accessibility Office with internal partners to ensure regulatory, corporate and fiduciary obligations are met. Advises the Sustainability and Accessibility Office on implications of new regulatory developments or internal products, and assists to implement new/revised policies and programs to address them. Identifies risks and implements appropriate actions to mitigate them. Develops and maintains compliance information for analysis and reporting. Achieves compliance goals by maintaining current knowledge of regulatory requirements and developments. Maintains functional and regulatory expertise specific to the Sustainability and Accessibility Office, and refers to Compliance Policies & Procedures manuals for requirements. Contributes to Sustainability and Accessibility Office results by providing oversight and making recommendations that significantly impact the Bank’s ability to monitor regulatory compliance programs, minimize operational risk and align with regulatory agencies.

Provides advice and guidance to Sustainability and Accessibility Office on implementation of solutions aligned to regulatory risk appetite based on an understanding of business operations and stakeholder needs.

Consults on new products, services and automated systems to assist with incorporating compliance requirements into these initiatives.

Influences to achieve effective regulatory compliance controls that enable business objectives.

Identifies and advises on emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.

Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.

Builds effective professional relationships with Sustainability and Accessibility Office, internal/external stakeholders and trust with regulators.

Analyses and reports on compliance data, and related data to gain insights on regulatory risk.

Oversees the development and maintenance of guidelines and procedures, providing advice/rulings as necessary, for a single function within a geographic area.

Participates in the design, implementation and management of core Sustainability and Accessibility Office processes.

Conducts and/or effectively challenges risk assessments for Sustainability and Accessibility Office and assists to identify more effective compliance controls.

Performs and/or effectively challenges monitoring and testing activities to ensure regulatory compliance controls are operating and aligned to regulatory requirements.

Supports root cause analysis in response to material control failures in Sustainability and Accessibility Office.

Identifies, assesses, effectively challenges and oversees the satisfactory resolution of issues, including ensuring adequate management remediation plans and validation.

Elevates high profile issues/risk cases to Compliance and Sustainability and Accessibility Office management for prompt resolution.

Analyzes and reports compliance information to Compliance and Sustainability and Accessibility Office management.

Develops and maintains a high level of expertise in all regulations, directives and guidance which apply to the Sustainability and Accessibility Office.

Provides input to Sustainability and Accessibility Office on emerging risks, regulatory developments and interpretation of regulations.

Conducts and/or effectively challenges risk assessments for Sustainability and Accessibility Office and assists to identify more effective compliance controls.

Performs and/or effectively challenges monitoring and testing activities to ensure regulatory compliance controls are operating and aligned to regulatory requirements. Supports root cause analysis in response to material control failures in Sustainability and Accessibility Office.

Identifies, assesses, effectively challenges and provides oversight on the satisfactory resolution of issues, including ensuring adequate management remediation plans and validation. Elevates high profile issues/risk cases to Compliance and Sustainability and Accessibility Office management for prompt resolution.

Analyzes and reports compliance information to Compliance and Sustainability and Accessibility Office management.

Advises first line of defense management and employees on compliance matters.

Consults on new products, services and automated systems to assist with incorporating compliance requirements into these initiatives.

Ascertains training needs and helps develop training based on gaps identified through the compliance monitoring and testing.

Identifies enhancements to business group compliance tools and processes and communicates to required stakeholders.

Assists Sustainability and Accessibility Office management in communicating and implementing changes to applicable regulatory policies and procedures.

Represents the Sustainability and Accessibility Office Compliance team and interacts with examiners/auditors during internal, external and regulatory audits and examinations.

Anticipates/ identifies and analyses risk and consequences of unaddressed risk factors/ compliance gaps, and recommends appropriate controls.

Builds effective professional relationships with business/groups.

Operates effectively within a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations and regulatory & audit scrutiny.

Accesses, monitors and reports on sensitive Bank, customer, transactional and employee information to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Communicates the roles and importance of each of the three lines of defense, and proactively identifies regulatory risk.

Focus is primarily on Sustainability and Accessibility Office within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.

Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.

Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.

Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Typically minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recognized compliance certificate or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and/or Accessible Canada Act preferred.

Demonstrated interest and experience with Sustainability and Accessibility matters and regulatory requirements preferred.

Proven track record of regulatory project / program implementation and delivery while managing and influencing multiple stakeholders.

Skilled knowledge of regulatory/ compliance requirements and the operations of a single client group.

Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management and project management skills.

Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.

Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.

Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.

Influence skills - In-depth.
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