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Manager, Business Governance and Fraud Programs

Bank of Montreal (BMO) · Other

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Closes in 21 days — 15 Aug 2026

Application Deadline:

08/14/2026

Address:

55 Bloor Street West

Job Family Group:

Audit, Risk & Compliance

Join a pioneering team shaping the future of Canadian Retail Credit Strategies.

We’re building next-generation, end-to-end credit solutions that span the entire lifecycle—from acquisition and account management to collections—anchored in a holistic Lending Decision Strategy and aligned with Canadian Personal & Business Banking (P&BB) priorities.


Our approach combines cutting-edge decisioning software, advanced decision trees, and innovative credit models to deliver smarter, faster, and more customer-centric outcomes. This is your opportunity to influence credit cycles using modern modeling techniques and best-in-class decisioning applications, all within a high-performance, customer-focused environment.


If you’re passionate about leveraging data, technology, and strategy to transform lending decisions and drive meaningful impact across Canadian P&BB, this is the team for you

The Manager, Business Governance and Fraud Programs is responsible for supporting the Personal Lending and Home Financing business units in the effective design, implementation, and ongoing management of first line of defense (1LOD) programs. This role plays a critical part in strengthening governance, enhancing fraud prevention frameworks, and ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated. The main focus of this position will be to deal with Issues Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Risk Management & Governance

    • Collaborate with first and second line of defense teams to identify, assess, monitor, and report on risk exposures across Personal Lending and Home Financing portfolios.
    • Support the development, enhancement, and ongoing execution of governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and internal standards.

  • Fraud Programs & Controls

    • Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of fraud risk management programs and controls.
    • Monitor emerging fraud trends and risks, ensuring timely escalation and response.

  • Issue Identification & Remediation

    • Investigate emerging risks and issues, coordinating timely remediation and corrective actions.
    • Lead or support the development of policy updates, procedures, and associated change management activities.

  • Process & Control Documentation

    • Document end-to-end processes, controls, and associated risks.
    • Conduct and maintain risk and control assessments (e.g., RCSAs), ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Program & Initiative Leadership

    • Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and effective execution.
    • Drive initiatives focused on risk reduction, fraud prevention, and loss mitigation.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration

    • Partner with business leaders, risk, compliance, and audit teams to ensure alignment on priorities and risk management practices.
    • Provide clear and concise reporting and insights to stakeholders and senior leadership.

  • Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • In-depth product knowledge for the designated business / portfolio.
  • In-depth knowledge of risk management theory, processes and portfolio management reporting techniques.
  • In-depth knowledge of risk systems technology.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements.
  • 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.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth.

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Salary:

$69,000.00 - $129,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

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

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.

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.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.