Vice President, Regulatory and Financial Crisis Management, Capital Markets

Vice President, Regulatory Engagements

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. The Vice President will work directly with the Director, Regulatory Engagements (OCOO) and will be accountable for the following : overseeing BMO Capital Markets' Financial Crisis Management requirements; preparing for and executing regulatory examinations and reviews of Capital Markets legal entities; coordinating and tracking regulatory remediations; ensuring continued compliance with the evolving global regulatory environment; and fostering a transparent, compliant, and proactive regulatory risk management culture across all areas of BMO Capital Markets. Additionally, the Vice President will ensure that risks and issues are escalated appropriately through the applicable US governance frameworks.

Key Accountabilities

Financial Crisis Management = 50%

Regulatory / Exam Focus = 40%

Risk & Controls = 5%

Strategic Capabilities = 5%

Financial Crisis Management

Work closely with the Financial Crisis Management Office to execute reviews and tests for the Capital Markets annual plan.

Ensure framework is up-to-date and reviewed no less than annually.

Collaborate with the FCM personnel responsible for specific recovery or resolution plan deliverables to identify deliverables or work products that will be necessary to craft the Capital Markets components of plans submitted to specific regulators.

Represent CM executives in discussions regarding sign-off duties and deadlines.

Elicit opinions and expertise from Capital Markets stakeholders regarding the plan sections they own.

Participate in various scenario and simulation work done to validate planning.

Regulatory Engagements

Work directly with Director, Regulatory Engagements (OCOO) to prepare all internal stakeholders for incoming regulatory engagements involving global Capital Markets legal entities.

Work with internal stakeholders to aggregate and develop timely responses to regulatory requests.

Manage and / or facilitate the response to regulatory requests, as directed.

Interact directly, and in coordination with senior management, with key regulators as required.

Coordinate Capital Markets' regulatory remediation function, including oversight of issue tracking, progress monitoring, and preparation of timely status reports for stakeholders.

Help to ensure best practices and relevant Capital Markets strategic elements are aligned and shared amongst key stakeholders to promote a strong, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.

Risk Management

Escalate key issues when gaps in Capital Markets or legal entity regulatory compliance are identified.

Proactively review and make recommendations regarding the management of key regulatory and compliance risks across Capital Markets.

Support Capital Markets legal entities in the preparation and evaluation of Inherent Risk Assessments.

Proactively support the timely resolution of any Risk and Control Assessment issues.

Work with colleagues across OCOO to identify opportunities across the Capital Markets network to improve operational processes, risk management practices, cost controls, and make recommendations to leadership.

Knowledge

Four-year college or university degree.

5-7 years of Capital Markets industry or related experience.

Familiarity with Financial Crisis Management or recovery / resolution planning and related regulations.

Treasury experience or background a plus.

Thorough knowledge of Capital Markets business concepts, strategies, and products.

Thorough knowledge of Capital Markets business practices and procedures.

Strong understanding of broad regulatory and compliance concepts.

Strong understanding of regulatory control concepts.

Strong understanding of supervisory procedure concepts.

Familiarity with financial industry regulatory exam concepts.

Experience dealing directly with Financial Regulators in some capacity.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, especially collaboration and resolution management.

Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to create partnerships amongst a diverse set of stakeholders across a large organization.

Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.

Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills.

Skilled in adapting the role and approach as the requirements of the situation change, and adept at seeking new and better ways of attaining goals.

A self-starter.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Salary

$81,400.00 - $151,800.00

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.

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.

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 BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.