Manager, Information Technology in Toronto

This Manager, Information Technology role is a highly visible enterprise-wide position focused on IT governance, technology controls, and financial reporting assurance. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technology audit and financial audit expertise, with a mandatory CISA designation and experience leading IT audit engagements, preferably within a Big Four or large consulting/accounting firm environment. This individual will assess IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, third-party risk, SOC reports, and audit findings that impact financial reporting, while partnering with stakeholders across Canada, the U.S., and international business units.

Success in this role requires the ability to independently lead audit, influence senior leaders, and translate technical concepts into clear, business-focused recommendations for non-technical audiences, at various leadership levels. The position offers broad exposure across the bank's technology landscape, providing insight into major initiatives, system transformations, vendor management, and emerging technology risks, while serving as a trusted advisor on governance, controls, compliance, and risk management. CPA designation and COSO framework knowledge are considered strong assets.

The IT Manager plays an important role in the organization by performing a variety of activities directly related to the Financial Governance across the Bank. The role is responsible for providing ongoing support of IT governance and controls, and Third-party risk. You will assess and report on IT General Controls, Automated Controls and SOC reports to support Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.

In this role you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT governance, IT General Controls (ITGC), Automation, and Generative AI risk and control frameworks.
• Manage IT and Third-party risk assessments, control testing, and compliance activities to ensure regulatory and organizational requirements are met.
• Oversee internal and external audit engagements related to SOC report reviews, audit coordination, issue management, and remediation tracking.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on IT control deficiencies and remediation activities to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify, assess, document, and strengthen IT controls across business processes, projects, and technology initiatives.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, assessing impacts and recommending appropriate governance and control solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of effective risk management and controls.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives, change management activities, and continuous improvement efforts across the technology risk and governance program.
• Apply sound judgment to resolve complex risk, compliance, and control issues while operating independently in a dynamic environment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects related to IT and Third-party risk as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation is required.
• Working knowledge of business and regulatory environment is required.
• Control framework knowledge & experience preferred e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried

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.

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.