Sr. Ops Specialist - Trade Management

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Provides oversight, monitoring and reporting on operational risks for a designated portfolio. Develops and monitors the operational management framework that includes the governance framework & practices leveraged across BMO to manage operational risks. Provides policies & standards, methodologies and controls that increase transparency, accuracy and consistency across groups. Works with stakeholders to implement the methodology, metrics and program standards for the assigned portfolio to ensure compliance as well as effective monitoring, timely reporting and identification of action plans.

• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of the risk framework, including effective challenge.
• Consults with stakeholders to improve consistency and transparency of risk measurement, metrics and reporting.
• Independently assesses the operational risk profile e.g. exposures, material initiatives and systems issues or weaknesses in the control structure for the assigned portfolio.
• Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.
• Assesses education & training needs, development/delivery of training.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.
• Leads or assists in the execution of oversight/governance activities.
• Leads or assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the operational risk governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
• Supports the management of governance meetings (e.g. committee, management, board meetings, etc.) as required; facilitates development and approval of agendas, gathering and distribution of documentation related to agendas, and creation of meeting minutes/output.
• Administers and maintains operational risk program activities in adherence to all policies, procedures and established processes.
• Identifies potential risk situations/ impacts, and make recommendations or escalates to the manager, as per guidelines.
• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/ regulatory directives and guidance.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders e.g. business stakeholders and …